Algebra
Abstract and Concrete
Published on 28. September 1997
Book
Hardback
335 pages
978-0-13-283988-4 (ISBN)
Description
For a two-semester, undergraduate- level course in Introduction to Modern/Abstract Algebra.
This innovative and versatile text starts by counting symmetries and then quickly gets into group theory. Symmetry (and geometry) is a theme throughout. Author has website as well.
This innovative and versatile text starts by counting symmetries and then quickly gets into group theory. Symmetry (and geometry) is a theme throughout. Author has website as well.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
565 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-283988-4 (9780132839884)
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Content
I. BASICS.
1. Symmetry.
2. A First Look at Groups.
3. Basic Theory of Groups.
4. Symmetries of Polyhedra.
5. Actions of Groups.
6. Finite Abelian Groups.
7. Rings.
8. Field Extensions - First Look.
II. TOPICS.
9. Field Extensions - Second Look.
10. Solvability.
11. Isometry Groups.
Appendix A. Almost Enough about Logic.
Appendix B. Almost Enough about Sets.
Appendix C. Induction.
Appendix D. Complex Numbers.
Appendix E. Models of Regular Polyhedra.
Appendix F. Suggestions for Further Study.
Index.
1. Symmetry.
2. A First Look at Groups.
3. Basic Theory of Groups.
4. Symmetries of Polyhedra.
5. Actions of Groups.
6. Finite Abelian Groups.
7. Rings.
8. Field Extensions - First Look.
II. TOPICS.
9. Field Extensions - Second Look.
10. Solvability.
11. Isometry Groups.
Appendix A. Almost Enough about Logic.
Appendix B. Almost Enough about Sets.
Appendix C. Induction.
Appendix D. Complex Numbers.
Appendix E. Models of Regular Polyhedra.
Appendix F. Suggestions for Further Study.
Index.