An Introduction to Rings and Modules: With K-Theory in View (Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics, Series Number 65) - Hardcover

Berrick, A. J.; Keating, M. E.

 
9780521632744: An Introduction to Rings and Modules: With K-Theory in View (Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics, Series Number 65)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0521632749 ISBN 13: 9780521632744
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This concise introduction to ring theory, module theory and number theory is ideal for a first year graduate student, as well as being an excellent reference for working mathematicians in other areas. Starting from definitions, the book introduces fundamental constructions of rings and modules, as direct sums or products, and by exact sequences. It then explores the structure of modules over various types of ring: noncommutative polynomial rings, Artinian rings (both semisimple and not), and Dedekind domains. It also shows how Dedekind domains arise in number theory, and explicitly calculates some rings of integers and their class groups. About 200 exercises complement the text and introduce further topics. This book provides the background material for the authors' forthcoming companion volume Categories and Modules. Armed with these two texts, the reader will be ready for more advanced topics in K-theory, homological algebra and algebraic number theory.

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Book Description

This is a concise introduction to ring theory, module theory and number theory, ideal for a first year graduate student, as well as an excellent reference for working mathematicians in other areas. About 200 exercises complement the text and introduce further topics. This book provides the background material for the authors' companion volume Categories and Modules, soon to appear. Armed with these two texts, the reader will be ready for more advanced topics in K-theory, homological algebra and algebraic number theory.

Review

"...a very useful and well-written introductory text." Mathematical Reviews

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521632749
ISBN 13 
9780521632744
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
284