Introduction to algebra [[electronic resource] /] / Peter J. Cameron

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910781816603321
• Autore: Cameron Peter J (Peter Jephson), <1947->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2008
• ISBN: 1-383-02989-X; 1-281-37017-7; 9786611370176; 0-19-156622-5; 1-4356-3368-7
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (353 p.)
• Collana: Oxford mathematics
• Disciplina: 512/.02
• Soggetti: Algebra, Abstract
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [334]-336) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Rings; 3. Groups; 4. Vector spaces; 5. Modules; 6. The number systems; 7. Further topics; 8. Applications; Further reading; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This Second Edition of a classic algebra text includes updated and comprehensive introductory chapters,. new material on axiom of Choice, p-groups and local rings, discussion of theory and applications, and over 300 exercises. It is an ideal introductory text for all Year 1 and 2 undergraduate students in mathematics. - ;Developed to meet the needs of modern students, this Second Edition of the classic algebra text by Peter Cameron covers all the abstract algebra an undergraduate student is likely to need. Starting with an introductory overview of numbers, sets and functions, matrices, polynom