Overview: Helps students appreciate the unity of modern mathematics by stressing the interplay of algebra, geometry, analysis, and number theory.Includes a wealth of exercises.Stresses accessibility of the mate.The theory of elliptic curves involves a pleasing blend of algebra, geometry, analysis, and number theory. This volume stresses this interplay as it develops the basic theory, thereby providing an opportunity for advanced undergraduates to appreciate the unity of modern mathematics. At the same time, every effort has been made to use only methods and results commonly included in the und
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