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Numbers, groups, and codes / created by J. F. Humphreys and M. Y. Prest.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextCopyright date: ©2004Edition: 2nd EditionDescription: xvi, 338 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780521540506
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QA171 HUM
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf QA171 HUM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 155585 Available BK143145

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.

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.

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