Abstract Algebra and Solution by Radicals

Maxfield, John E.;Maxfield, Margaret W.

ISBN 10: 0486671216 / ISBN 13: 9780486671215

Published by Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A., 1992

About this Item

This is an unused book, in very good clean condition with some shelfwear. A textbook that provides explanations and examples that include: Groups and other Abstract Algebras, Polynomials, Galois Theory, Radicals and Roots of Unity, etc.

Seller Inventory # 04229

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abstract Algebra and Solution by Radicals
• Publisher: Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486671216
• ISBN 13: 9780486671215
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mathematics

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Synopsis

This advanced undergraduate-level introductory textbook first addresses groups, rings, fields and polynomials, then provides coverage of Galois theory and the proof of the unsolvability by radicals of the general equations of degree 5. With many examples, illustrations, commentaries and exercises. Includes 13 appendices. Recommended for teacher education by The American Mathematical Monthly. 1971 edition.

About the Author

John E. Maxfield was the Dean of the Graduate School and University Research at Louisiana Tech University.Margaret W. Maxfield was a Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at Louisiana Technical University.