Oystein Ore was a Norwegian mathematician whose work profoundly influenced abstract algebra and graph theory. He studied under Emmy Noether and is considered a founder of American expertise in lattice theory. Ore is renowned for his research in ring theory, Galois connections, and most notably, graph theory. Beyond his scientific contributions, he was also an accomplished author of books for a general audience, including biographies of prominent mathematicians.
The book explores the life of Cardano, a renowned physician and adept gambler, highlighting his mathematical brilliance in developing probability rules for gaming. It delves into his work, "Book on Games of Chance," where he shares strategies for gambling, insights on cheating techniques, and psychological aspects of gameplay. Through this exploration, readers gain a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine, mathematics, and the art of gambling in Cardano's era.
Unusually clear, accessible introduction covers counting, properties of numbers, prime numbers, Aliquot parts, Diophantine problems, congruences, much more. Bibliography.