Foreword. Preface. 1. Fundamental Notions in Ring Theory. 2. Finite Field Structure. 3. Finite Commutative Rings. Regular Polynomials. 4. Separable Extensions of Finite Fields and Finite Rings. 5. Galois Theory for Local Rings. 6. Galois and Quasi-Galois Rings: Structure and Properties. 7. Basic Notions of Codes Over Finite Fields. 8. Basic Notions on Codes over Galois Rings. Bibliography. Index.
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