Ebook: Fundamentals of Group Theory: An Advanced Approach
Author: Steven Roman (auth.)
- Tags: Group Theory and Generalizations, Algebra, Order Lattices Ordered Algebraic Structures
- Year: 2012
- Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><em><span style="COLOR: black">Fundamentals of Group Theory </span></em><span style="COLOR: black">provides a comprehensive account of the basic theory of groups. Both classic and unique topics in the field are covered, such as an historical look at how Galois viewed groups, a discussion of commutator and Sylow subgroups, and a presentation of Birkhoff’s theorem. Written in a clear and accessible style, the work presents a solid introduction for students wishing to learn more about this widely applicable subject area. </span></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">This book will be suitable for graduate courses in group theory and abstract algebra, and will also have appeal to advanced undergraduates. In addition it will serve as a valuable resource for those pursuing independent study. <em>Group Theory </em>is a timely and fundamental addition to literature in the study of groups. </span></div>
Fundamentals of Group Theory provides a comprehensive account of the basic theory of groups. Both classic and unique topics in the field are covered, such as an historical look at how Galois viewed groups, a discussion of commutator and Sylow subgroups, and a presentation of Birkhoff’s theorem. Written in a clear and accessible style, the work presents a solid introduction for students wishing to learn more about this widely applicable subject area. This book will be suitable for graduate courses in group theory and abstract algebra, and will also have appeal to advanced undergraduates. In addition it will serve as a valuable resource for those pursuing independent study. Group Theory is a timely and fundamental addition to literature in the study of groups.