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200 10$aIntroduction to Group Theory$b[electronic resource] /$fOleg Bogopolski
210 3 $aZuerich, Switzerland $cEuropean Mathematical Society Publishing House$d2008
215   $a1 online resource (187 pages)
225 0 $aEMS Textbooks in Mathematics (ETB)
330   $aThis book quickly introduces beginners to general group theory and then focuses on three main themes:  finite group theory, including sporadic groups;  combinatorial and geometric group theory, including the Bass-Serre theory of groups acting on trees;  the theory of train tracks by Bestvina and Handel for automorphisms of free groups.    With its many examples, exercises, and full solutions to selected exercises, this text provides a gentle introduction that is ideal for self-study and an excellent preparation for applications. A distinguished feature of the presentation is that algebraic and geometric techniques are balanced. The beautiful theory of train tracks is illustrated by two nontrivial examples.  Presupposing only a basic knowledge of algebra, the book is addressed to anyone interested in group theory: from advanced undergraduate and graduate students to specialists.
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