Introductory Modern Algebra A Historical Approach

Name: Introductory Modern Algebra A Historical Approach
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ISBN: 9780471162889

ISBN-10: 0471162884

ISBN-13: 9780471162889

Edition: 1st 1996

Authors: Saul Stahl

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Description:

Stahl follows a paper trail from the Renaissance solution of the cubic equation to Galois's description of ideas. Along the way all the important concepts of algebra are encountered in an obvious historical context.

Book details

List price: $178.00
Edition: 1st
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/11/1996
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English



The Early History


Complex Numbers


Solutions of Equations


Modular Arithmetic


The Binomial Theorem and Modular Powers


Polynomials Over a Field


Galois Fields


Permutations


Groups


Quotient Groups and Their Uses


Topics in Elementary Group Theory


Appendices


Biographies


Bibliography


Solutions to Selected Odd Exercises


Symbols


Pronounciation Guide


Index