Field Theory and its Classical Problems: 19 (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks, Series Number 19) - Softcover

Hadlock, Charles Robert

 
9780883850329: Field Theory and its Classical Problems: 19 (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks, Series Number 19)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 088385032X ISBN 13: 9780883850329
Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 2000

Synopsis

An introduction to the classical notions behind modern Galois theory.

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Review

'The presented book is a clear and concise introduction to classical results of Galois theory. The book is an excellent reading for everyone, especially for instructors and first year graduate students in Galois theory.' Acta. Sci. Math.

Book Description

Field Theory and its Classical Problems lets Galois theory unfold in a natural way, beginning with the geometric construction problems of antiquity, continuing through the construction of regular n-gons and the properties of roots of unity, and then on to the solvability of polynomial equations by radicals and beyond.

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Publisher
The Mathematical Association of America
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
088385032X
ISBN 13 
9780883850329
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
340

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9780883850206: Hadlock ∗field Theory∗ And Its Classical Problems (Carus Mathematical Monographs ; No. 19)

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