num_pages: 160
description: Explains algebra clearly through theory and exampleRenews the reader's aquaintance with school mathematics before taking them progressively furtherElucidates the laws governing algebra in order to reveal the elegance and power of equations and inequalitiesProvides an accessible account of algebra for the general readerPart of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million sold worldwideAlgebra marked the beginning of modern mathematics moving it beyond arithmetic which involves calculations featuring given numbers to problems where some quantities are unknown. Now it stands as a pillar of mathematics underpinning the quantitative sciences both social and physical.This Very Short Introduction explains algebra from scratch. Over the course of ten logical chapters Higgins offers a step by step approach for readers keen on developing their understanding of algebra. Using theory and example he renews the reader's aquaintance with school mathematics before taking them progressively further and deeper into the subject.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
language: English
title: Algebra: A Very Short Introduction
publisher: Oxford University Press