
Modern Higher Algebra
A. Adrian Albert(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 1. October 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
332 pages
978-1-107-54462-8 (ISBN)
Description
Abraham Adrian Albert (1905-72) was an American mathematician primarily known for his groundbreaking work on algebra. In this book, which was originally published in 1938, Albert provides a detailed exposition of 'modern abstract algebra', taking into account numerous discoveries in the field during the preceding ten years. A glossary is included. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of algebra and the history of mathematics.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
626 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-54462-8 (9781107544628)
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Content
Preface; 1. Groups and rings; 2. Rings with a unity element; 3. Matrices; 4. Similarity of square matrices; 5. Symmetric and skew matrices; 6. Finite groups; 7. Fields over F; 8. The Galois theory; 9. Cyclic fields; 10. Algebras of matrices; 11. Introduction to the transcendental theory of fields; 12. Valuation functions; Glossary; Index.