Groups, Rings and Fields
By: by D.A.R. Wallace
Series: Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series, 1615-2085; Springer undergraduate mathematics series
Publisher: Springer London
Published: 1998
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9781447104254
Subjects: Mathematics; Algebra
Description: David Wallace has written a text on modern algebra which is suitable for a first course in the subject given to mathematics undergraduates. It aims to promote a feeling for the evolutionary and historical development of algebra. It assumes some familiarity with complex numbers, matrices and linear algebra which are commonly taught during the first year of an undergraduate course. Each chapter contains examples, exercises and solutions, perfectly suited to aid self-study. All arguments in the text are carefully crafted to promote understanding and enjoyment for the reader.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Sets and Mappings; title: The Integers; title: Introduction to Rings; title: Introduction to Groups; title: Rings; title: Topics in Group Theory; title: Hints to Solutions; title: Suggestions for Further Study; title: Index.