{"product_id":"algebra-a-very-short-introduction-9780198732822","title":"Algebra: A Very Short Introduction","description":"Algebra 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter M. Higgins\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor in Pure Mathematics at the University of Essex. He is the inventor of the Circular Sudoku puzzle type that now features in numerous newspapers, magazines and computer games. He has written extensively on the subject of mathematics, including \u003cem\u003eNumbers: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2011) and \u003cem\u003eNets, Puzzles, and Postmen\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2007), which won the 2012 Premio Peano prize for the best book on mathematics, published in Italian.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674725716242,"sku":"9780198732822","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_89ba19f4-ab28-485e-83d9-029f1bf918b6.jpg?v=1733864470","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/algebra-a-very-short-introduction-9780198732822","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}