| I feel I have gained knowledge about a great man but feel rather unsatisfied in my opinion of him | In the age which values scientific achievement as a pinnacle of human accomplishment, this is quite a remarkable designation |
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| These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly | Your browser is not supported! Customer Reviews: When I first read this little book a couple of years ago I thought that Subrata Dasgupta must be a genius to be able to see so clearly the essence of this strange science |
It very quickly gets into prime numbers and uses cryptography as an example useful application of prime numbers in the real world, a topic which is certainly not simple.
3| No, most people do not even come close to what Newton was; and that is probably for the better | Newton's reputation was already firmly secured during his lifetime |
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| it leaves a lot to be desired | The formatting of the printed version is alright |
For a more accessible introduction to number theory, I would recommend , which is geared mo This book was, as its name suggests, very short, and it did have a lot of interesting content.
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