Numbers, groups, and codes / J.F. Humphreys, M.Y. Prest.

By: Humphreys, J. F [author]
Contributor(s): Prest, Mike [author]
Language: English Publisher: Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, c2012Edition: Second editionDescription: 1 online resource (xvi, 338 pages) : illustrationsContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780521540506; 9780511812187Subject(s): Group theory | Number theoryGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 512.2 Online resources: Full text available from Cambridge University Press Click here to view
Contents:
Counter 1. Number theory 2. Sets, functions and relations 3. Logic and mathematical argument 4. Examples of groups 5. Group theory and error-correcting codes 6. Polynomials.
Summary: This thoroughly revised and updated version of the popular textbook on abstract algebra introduces students to easily understood problems and concepts. John Humphreys and Mike Prest include many examples and exercises throughout the book to make it more appealing to students and instructors. The second edition features new sections on mathematical reasoning and polynomials. In addition, three chapters have been completely rewritten and all others have been updated.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-325) and indexes.

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1. Number theory
2. Sets, functions and relations
3. Logic and mathematical argument
4. Examples of groups
5. Group theory and error-correcting codes
6. Polynomials.

This thoroughly revised and updated version of the popular textbook on abstract algebra introduces students to easily understood problems and concepts. John Humphreys and Mike Prest include many examples and exercises throughout the book to make it more appealing to students and instructors. The second edition features new sections on mathematical reasoning and polynomials. In addition, three chapters have been completely rewritten and all others have been updated.

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