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Synopsis
"Groups and Geometry" contains the Oxford Mathematical Institute notes for undergraduates and first-year postgraduates. The content, although guided by the Oxford syllabus, covers other material, some introductory and some that, because of limited time, had to be excluded from or curtailed in the syllabus. This book is about the measurement of symmetry, which is what groups are for. Symmetry is visable in all parts of mathematics and in many other areas, and geometrical symmetry is the most visable of all. For this reason, groups and geometry are close neighbours. The first half of the book (chapters 1-9) covers groups and the second half (chapters 10-18) covers geometry, with the symbiotic relationship between the two more than justifying the union. Both parts contain a number of exercises that should be helpful to the reader wishing to gain a fuller understanding of this area of mathematics.
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About the Author
Peter M. Neumann is at The Queen's College, Oxford. Gabrielle A. Stoy is at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. Edward C. Thompson is at Jesus College, Oxford.
Review
'develops a comprehensive group-theoretic approach to affine, projective and inversive geometry ... It ends with a fascinating chapter on the group theory behind the Rubik cube.'
Ian Stewart, New Scientist
'Both parts contain a number of exercises that will be invaluable to any reader wishing to gain a fuller understanding of this area of mathematics.'
Extrait de L'Enseignement Mathematique, T. 40 1994
The book can be recommended warmly for any interested reader. "Monatshefte fur Mathematik No.3 1996.
`delightful book ... The group theory is directed towards group actions, but all the basic material is there.'
Mathematika, 41 (1994)
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0198534523
- ISBN 13 9780198534525
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages264
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. A well-kept book with only minor signs of handling and use. Previous owner's name on first inside page. Spine intact, bindings solid and secure. Publisher's note: "Contains the Oxford Mathematical Institute notes for undergraduate and first-year postgraduates. The first half of the book covers groups, the second half covers geometry and both parts contain a number of exercises." Size: 24 x 16 x 2 cm. vi, 254 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Mathematics; Geometric group theory; Group theory; Geometry; ISBN: 0198534523. ISBN/EAN: 9780198534525. Add. Inventory No: 240426ROSY002845. Seller Inventory # 240426ROSY002845
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