TY - BOOK AU - Humphreys,J.F. AU - Prest,Mike TI - Numbers, groups, and codes SN - 9780521540506 AV - QA171 HUM PY - 2004/// KW - Group theory KW - Number theory N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; 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 - A thoroughly revised and updated version of the popular textbook on abstract algebra. The material is introduced with clarity and reference to problems and concepts that students will easily understand. With many examples and exercises, it will serve as the ideal introduction to this important and ubiquitous subject. ER -