TY - BOOK AU - Humphreys,J.F. AU - Prest,Mike TI - Numbers, groups, and codes: J.F. Humphreys, M.Y. Prest SN - 9780521540506 U1 - 512.2 PY - 2012/// CY - Cambridge PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Group theory KW - Number theory KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-325) and indexes; 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 N2 - 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 UR - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/numbers-groups-and-codes/AAE3CC4377EA8910540F631EB66B2E4A ER -