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Algebraic Number Theory and Fermat's Last Theorem

Algebraic Number Theory and Fermat's Last Theorem
By Ian Stewart, David Tall

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One of the latest mathematical discoveries was the proof, by Andrew Wiles, of Fermat's last theorum, a 300-year old conjecture that had eluded professional mathematicians as well as serious amateurs. The problem is part of the theory of algebraic numbers and its solution draws on an incredible range of modern mathematics. This revised edition introduces the elements necessary for understanding the proof of Fermat's last theorum as well as newer developments and unsolved problems. It gathers together the historical development of the subject with a presentation of mathematical techniques.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #202066 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-01-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 250 pages

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This felt like an algebraic number theory textbook with a little bit of Fermat throw in. I'd like to have seen a much more detail account on modular functions, a major branch of mathematics which is only give a small treatment in the book. No real mention of Galois groups which seem to be central to the proof.

Only for advanced mathematicians. For the general reader Simon Singh's book is a much more accessable read.