Reviews for Algebraic Theory of Numbers. (AM-1)

The average rating for Algebraic Theory of Numbers. (AM-1) based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-05-15 00:00:00 Brian Fried Very good book, advanced explanations for many things either taken for granted or new perspectives to look at things. Interesting things like impossibility to inscribe heptagon using compass and straightedge, transcendence of e and pi, etc are included with proofs, highly accessible with the presentation style. Though in my case some topics are not quite understood e.g. Riemann surfaces due to lack of training, nonetheless the book is highly insightful. Recommended for advanced readers or those interested in advanced mathematics.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-06-15 00:00:00 Joseph King The "spade" suit is appropriate on the spine of volume 1. This book is a lot of work, as it lays the mathematical foundations for volumes 2, 3, and 4. It is made more enjoyable by the elaborate word-play and droll hand-drawn illustrations. I think the authors had a lot of fun writing this book.