Abstract Algebra : : An Introduction with Applications / / Derek J.S. Robinson.

This is a high level introduction to abstract algebra which is aimed at readers whose interests lie in mathematics and in the information and physical sciences. In addition to introducing the main concepts of modern algebra, the book contains numerous applications, which are intended to illustrate t...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus eBook-Package 2015
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Place / Publishing House:Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2015]
©2015
Year of Publication:2015
Edition:2nd ed.
Language:English
Series:De Gruyter Textbook
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Physical Description:1 online resource (337 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1 Sets, relations and functions
  • 2 The integers
  • 3 Introduction to groups
  • 4 Quotient groups and homomorphisms
  • 5 Groups acting on sets
  • 6 Introduction to rings
  • 7 Division in commutative rings
  • 8 Vector spaces
  • 9 Introduction to modules
  • 10 The Structure of groups
  • 11 The Theory of fields
  • 12 Galois Theory
  • 13 Tensor products
  • 14 Further topics
  • Bibliography
  • List of symbols
  • Index