Numbers, Groups and Codes

Humphreys, J. F./ Prest, Mike Y.

ISBN 10: 052154050X / ISBN 13: 9780521540506

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2004

About this Item

2nd edition. 338 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-052154050X

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Numbers, Groups and Codes
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052154050X
• ISBN 13: 9780521540506
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.58 kilograms

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Synopsis

This thoroughly revised and updated version of the popular textbook on abstract algebra introduces students to easily understood problems and concepts. John Humphreys and Mike Prest include many examples and exercises throughout the book to make it more appealing to students and instructors. The second edition features new sections on mathematical reasoning and polynomials. In addition, three chapters have been completely rewritten and all others have been updated. First Edition Pb (1990): 0-521-35938-4

Book Description

This is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the popular textbook on abstract algebra. The material is introduced with clarity and reference to problems and concepts that students will easily understand. Throughout the book the authors have taken care to include plenty of examples and exercises to make the book appealing to both students and instructors. This new edition will serve even better as an introduction to this important and ubiquitous subject.