Presentations of Groups (London Mathematical Society Student Texts, Series Number 15) - Softcover

Johnson, D. L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521585422 ISBN 13: 9780521585422

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Emphasizing computational techniques, this book provides an accessible and lucid introduction to combinatorial group theory. Rigorous proofs of all theorems and a light, informal style make Presentations of Groups a self-contained combinatorics class. Numerous and diverse exercises provide readers with a thorough overview of the subject. While catering to combinatorics beginners, this book also includes the frontiers of research, and explains software packages such as GAP, MAGMA, and QUOTPIC. This new edition has been revised throughout, including new exercises and an additional chapter on proving certain groups are infinite. Aimed at advanced undergraduates, this book will be a resource for graduate students and researchers.

About this title

Book Description

The aim of this book is to provide an introduction to combinatorial group theory. Any reader who has completed first courses in linear algebra, group theory and ring theory will find this book accessible. The emphasis is on computational techniques but rigorous proofs of all theorems are supplied.This new edition has been revised throughout, including new exercises and an additional chapter on proving that certain groups are infinite.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521585422
• ISBN 13: 9780521585422
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 232