Modern Higher Algebra

by A. Adrian Albert

Overview

Abraham Adrian Albert (1905–72) was an American mathematician primarily known for his groundbreaking work on algebra. In this book, which was originally published in 1938, Albert provides a detailed exposition of 'modern abstract algebra', taking into account numerous discoveries in the field during the preceding ten years. A glossary is included. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of algebra and the history of mathematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107544628
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/01/2015
Pages:	332
Product dimensions:	6.77(w) x 10.04(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Groups and rings; 2. Rings with a unity element; 3. Matrices; 4. Similarity of square matrices; 5. Symmetric and skew matrices; 6. Finite groups; 7. Fields over F; 8. The Galois theory; 9. Cyclic fields; 10. Algebras of matrices; 11. Introduction to the transcendental theory of fields; 12. Valuation functions; Glossary; Index.