Three Lectures on Fermat's Last Theorem (Classic Reprint)

L. J. Mordell

ISBN 10: 1330431723 / ISBN 13: 9781330431726

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book provides both an illuminating and analytical account of Fermat's Last Theorem, a mathematical conundrum that captivated the world's greatest minds for over three centuries. The author opens by recounting intriguing details on Fermat's initial discovery and the subsequent vain attempts by reputable scholars to prove it. The book establishes the theorem as one of a kind, a rare breed of mathematical propositions whose deceptively simple premise belies a formidable complexity. The author describes the various approaches mathematicians have taken to find a solution, from rudimentary attempts to sophisticated techniques. The book also delves into the broader philosophical implications of the theorem, examining the interplay between creativity and logic in mathematical discovery and the evolution of mathematical thought. In a nutshell, the book casts Fermat's Last Theorem as an emblem of the very nature of mathematics, an endless quest to unravel the mysteries that underpin our universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Three Lectures on Fermat's Last Theorem (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1330431723
• ISBN 13: 9781330431726
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Algebra

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Excerpt from Three Lectures on Fermat's Last Theorem<br><br><br><br>About the Publisher<br><br>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.<br><br>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.<BR>The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.