The Distribution of Prime Numbers (Cambridge Mathematical Library) (Paperback)

by A. E. Ingham (Author), R. C. Vaughan (Foreword) "In this chapter we confine ourselves to theorems which can be proved without the use of the theory of functions of a complex variable..." (more)
Key Phrases: prime number theorem, consecutive primes, nombres premiers, Vallée Poussin (more...)

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Originally published in 1934 in the Cambridge Tracts this volume presents the theory of the distribution of the prime numbers in the series of natural numbers. The major part of the book is devoted to the analytical theory founded on the zeta-function of Riemann. Despite being long out of print, this Tract still remains unsurpassed as an introduction to the field, combining an economy of detail with a clarity of exposition which eases the novice into this area.

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Originally published in 1934, this volume presents the theory of the distribution of the prime numbers in the series of natural numbers. Despite being long out of print, it remains unsurpassed as an introduction to the field.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (September 28, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521397898
• ISBN-13: 978-0521397896
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,031,762 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't be foled by the small size of this book, August 27, 2001

By	Wan Koon Yat "wankoonyat" (North Point Hong Kong) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book, though less than two hundred pages, requires tremendoous knowledge of complex anlysis, number theory, calculus, don't think that this book serve as an introduction to prime number theorem!!!! It is not!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise yet informative, May 7, 2008

By	Sheldon Joyner (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

Ingham's book is excellent. It contains much of the material of the first volume Handbuch der Lehre von der Verteilung der Primzahlen. Von dr. Edmund Landau. Vol. 1 of Landau's immense two volume work, and while it is very much to the point there are extensive notes detailing many interesting lesser-known facts. This edition includes a preface giving an outline of developments pertaining to the content of the work since its original publication in 1930.