Further Algebra and Applications

by Paul M. Cohn

Overview

Here is the second volume of a revised edition of P.M. Cohn's classic three-volume text Algebra, widely regarded as one of the most outstanding introductory algebra textbooks. Volume Two focuses on applications. The text is supported by worked examples, with full proofs, there are numerous exercises with occasional hints, and some historical remarks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447111207
Publisher:	Springer London
Publication date:	11/20/2012
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Pages:	451
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

1. Universal algebra.- 2. Homological algebra.- 3. Further group theory.- 4. Algebras.- 5. Central simple algebras.- 6. Representation theory of finite groups.- 7. Noetherian rings and polynomial identities.- 8. Rings without finiteness assumptions.- 9. Skew fields.- 10. Coding theory.- 11. Languages and automata.- List of Notations.- Author Index.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews of the second volume of the revised edition:

"The reader is treated to the spectacle of a very fine mathematician developing many diverse branches of algebra in a direct and illuminating manner. … this volume contains a gold-mine of algebraic nuggets, each developed in a direct and economical manner highlighting the most important results. It is an invaluable source and is to be strongly recommended." (Robert Curtis, The Mathematical Gazette, Vol. 88 (512), 2004)

"The author has spent much effort at including a plentiful supply of worked concrete examples and carefully selected exercises. … it is especially the wealth of specific, non-standard topics and important applications that makes this algebra text … highly unique and valuable. … the author manages to cover a vast spectrum of concepts, methods, principles, aspects, and applications of modern algebra in a masterly style. … This introductory algebra text remains one of the very best available, all the more … in this new edition." (Werner Kleinert, Zentralblatt MATH, 1006, 2003)

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