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Galois Theory and Its Algebraic Background

Authors

D. J. H. Garling
, University of Cambridge
Published 2021

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Galois Theory, the theory of polynomial equations and their solutions, is one of the most fascinating and beautiful subjects of pure mathematics. Using group theory and field theory, it provides a complete answer to the problem of the solubility of polynomial equations by radicals: that is, determining when and how a polynomial equation can be solved by repeatedly extracting roots using elementary algebraic operations. This textbook contains a fully detailed account of Galois Theory and the algebra that it needs…

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Key features

  • The revised second edition, with more examples and additional background material
  • Contains a wealth of new exercises to challenge the reader
  • Gives a direct and straightforward account of the mathematical theory

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108979184
  • Subjects Algebra,Mathematics
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 30 September 2021
    • ISBN: 9781108838924
    • Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
    • Weight: 0.47kg
    • Page extent: 204 pages
    • Availability: In stock
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 30 September 2021
    • ISBN: 9781108969086
    • Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
    • Weight: 0.36kg
    • Page extent: 204 pages
    • Availability: In stock
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 05 August 2021
    • ISBN: 9781108979184

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