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American Mathematical Monthly . May2024, Vol. 131 Issue 5, p456-460. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The book "Number Theory Through the Eyes of Sophie Germain: An Inquiry Course" by David Pengelley explores the correspondence between Sophie Germain and renowned mathematicians Joseph-Louis Lagrange, Adrien-Marie Legendre, and Carl Friedrich Gauss as they attempted to find a proof for Fermat's Last Theorem. Although Germain's plan was ultimately unsuccessful, it represented significant progress on the problem and provided insights into the theorem. The book takes an inquiry-based approach, using primary source materials to teach undergraduate students elementary number theory. It offers a unique and engaging perspective on the subject, allowing students to discover and prove results themselves. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029890
- Volume :
- 131
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Mathematical Monthly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176862144
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00029890.2024.2313900