Published by Brand: Mathematical Assn of America, 1978
ISBN 10: 0883850206 ISBN 13: 9780883850206
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 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. The logical pathway is historic, but the terminology is consistent with modern treatments. No previous knowledge of algebra is assumed. Notable topics treated along this route include the transcendence of e and p, cyclotomic polynomials, polynomials over the integers, Hilbert's irreducibility theorem, and many other gems in classical mathematics. Historical and bibliographical notes complement the text, and complete solutions are provided to all problems.
Published by Brand: Mathematical Assn of America, 1993
ISBN 10: 0883853213 ISBN 13: 9780883853214
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.
Published by Brand: Mathematical Assn. of America, 1991
ISBN 10: 0883853205 ISBN 13: 9780883853207
Seller: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, U.S.A.
Condition: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.