Factorization and Primality Testing (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) (1989) Front Cover Book Details Author David M. Bressoud Genre Number Theory; Prime Numbers Subject Factorization (Mathematics); Numbers, Prime Publication Date 10/1/89 Format Hardcover (250 x 150 mm) Publisher Springer-Verlag Language English Plot From Book News, Inc. This book focuses on a single issue: how to factor a large integer or prove its prime. Provides a survey of the heritage and an introduction to the current research in the field, with a strong emphasis on algorithms. Can be used as an introduction to number theory. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Product Description: This book focuses on a single problem: how to factor a large integer or prove its prime. From the Sieve of Eratosthenes of ancient Greece to the Multiple Polynomial Quadratic Sieve and the Elliptic Curve Methods discovered in the past few years, this self-contained text provides a survey of the heritage and an introduction to the current research in this field. It can also be used as an introduction to Number Theory and has the advantage over most texts in this area of being built around a unifying theme. With its strong emphasis on algorithms, it encourages learning through computation and experimentation. Personal Details Collection Status In Collection Store Amazon.com Location A05 Purchase Price $47.63 Purchase Date 1/23/05 Condition Near Mint Index 156 Owner Paulo Mendes Read It No Links Amazon US Amazon UK Powell's Collection # 001102 Order # 104-3383176-3579953 Main Subject Factorization Secondary Subject Primality Testing Product Details LoC Classification QA161.F3B73 1989 Dewey 512/.74 ISBN 0387970401 Edition 01 Printing 3 Series Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics Country USA Cover Price $54.95 Nr of Pages 237 First Edition Yes Rare No Notes Includes index.