Description
Number theory and algebra play an increasingly significant role in computing and communications, as evidenced by the striking applications of these subjects to such fields as cryptography and coding theory. This introductory book emphasizes algorithms and applications, such as cryptography and error correcting codes, and is accessible to a broad audience. The presentation alternates between theory and applications in order to motivate and illustrate the mathematics. The mathematical coverage includes the basics of number theory, abstract algebra and discrete probability theory. This edition now includes over 150 new exercises, ranging from the routine to the challenging, that flesh out the material presented in the body of the text, and which further develop the theory and present new applications. The material has also been reorganized to improve clarity of exposition and presentation. Ideal as a textbook for introductory courses in number theory and algebra, especially those geared towards computer science students.
An introductory graduate-level text emphasizing algorithms and applications. This second edition includes over 200 new exercises and examples.
About the Author
Victor Shoup is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University.
Reviews
'The subject matter is presented in a very thorough way ... The material is very well organized: definitions, results and their interrelations fit together perfectly ... The book is especially attractive to students with a background or interest in computer science ... The suitability of the book for self-study is greatly enhanced by a wealth of exercises and examples that are provided ... the book is very well-written, and it is a pleasure to read.' Mathematics of Computation
'... the book could serve as a course of discrete mathematics for computer science students.' EMS Newsletter
Book Information
ISBN 9780521516440
Author Victor Shoup
Format Hardback
Page Count 600
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1200g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 33mm
An introductory graduate-level text emphasizing algorithms and applications. This second edition includes over 200 new exercises and examples.
About the Author
Victor Shoup is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University.
Reviews
'The subject matter is presented in a very thorough way ... The material is very well organized: definitions, results and their interrelations fit together perfectly ... The book is especially attractive to students with a background or interest in computer science ... The suitability of the book for self-study is greatly enhanced by a wealth of exercises and examples that are provided ... the book is very well-written, and it is a pleasure to read.' Mathematics of Computation
'... the book could serve as a course of discrete mathematics for computer science students.' EMS Newsletter
Book Information
ISBN 9780521516440
Author Victor Shoup
Format Hardback
Page Count 600
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1200g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 33mm
