Pre-Owned Fields and Galois Theory (Paperback) 1852339861 9781852339869

<p>This book provides a gentle introduction to this popular subject. Assuming a background of a first course in abstract algebra, the book covers rings, ideals, quotients and homomorphisms, introduces polynomials, field extensions and splitting fields, gives a description of finite fields, and includes a brief account of the use of such fields in coding theory. It provides a readable, "student-friendly" introduction that takes a more "natural" approach to its subject (compared to the more formal introductions by Stewart and Garling), and that features clear explanations and plenty of worked examples and exercises - with full solutions - to encourage independent study.</p>

• Title: Fields and Galois Theory
• Book Format: Paperback
• ISBN10: 1852339861
• EAN: 9781852339869
• Genre: MATHEMATICS / Algebra / General
• Author: Howie, John M.
• Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.