Introductory Modern Algebra: A Historical Approach

Synopsis

Introductory Modern Algebra: A Historical Approach, Second Edition Presents The Evolution Of Algebra And Provides Readers With The Opportunity To View Modern Algebra As A Consistent Movement From Concrete Problems To Abstract Principles. -- Back Cover The Early History -- Complex Numbers -- Solutions Of Equations -- Modular Arithmetic -- The Binomial Theorem And Modular Powers -- Polynomials Over A Field -- Galois Fields -- Permutations -- Groups -- Quotient Groups And Their Uses -- Topics In Elementary Group Theory -- Number Theory -- The Arithmetic Of Ideals -- Abstract Rings Saul Stahl, Department Of Mathematics, University Of Kansas. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 431-432) And Index.