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Elementary Cryptanalysis: A Mathematical Approach (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks, Series Number 22) [Buy it!] | Abraham Sinkov | USD 28.97 (Tue May 21 21:14:49 2024) | Choosebooks/ZVAB | WorldofBooks | ISBN10: 0883856220, ISBN13: 9780883856222, [publisher: Mathematical Association of America, United States, Washington] Softcover Most people, acquainted with cryptology either through sensational cloak and dagger stories or through newspaper cryptograms, are not aware that many aspects of this art may be treated systematically, by means of some elementary mathematical concepts and methods. In this introduction, Professor Sinkov explains some of the fundamental techniques at the basis of cryptanalytic endeavor from which much more sophisticated techniques have evolved, especially since the advent of computers. The mathematical topics relevant in these discussions include modular arithmetic, a little number theory, some linear algebra of two dimensions with matrices, some combinatorics, and a little statistics. Also included are programs in BASIC developed by Paul Irwin for use in his course based on this book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998] |