Description
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 and is suitable both for those following a course of lectures and the independent reader (who is assumed to have no previous knowledge of Galois Theory). The second edition has been significantly revised and re-ordered; the first part develops the basic algebra that is needed, and the second a comprehensive account of Galois Theory. There are applications to ruler-and- compass constructions, and to the solution of classical mathematical problems of ancient times. There are new exercises throughout, and carefully-selected examples will help the reader develop a clear understanding of the mathematical theory.
This textbook contains a full account of Galois Theory and the algebra that it needs, with exercises, examples and applications.
About the Author
D. J. H. Garling is Emeritus Reader in Mathematical Analysis at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge. He has fifty years' experience of teaching undergraduate students and has written several books on mathematics, including Inequalities: A Journey into Linear Analysis (Cambridge, 2007) and A Course in Mathematical Analysis (Three volumes, Cambridge, 2013-2014).
Reviews
'Garling's book presents Galois theory in a style which is at once readable and compact. The necessary prerequisites are developed in the early chapters only to the extent that they are needed later. The proofs of the lemmas and main theorems are presented in as concrete a manner as possible, without unnecessary abstraction. Yet they seem remarkably short, without the difficulties being glossed over. In fact the approach throughout the book is down-to-earth and concrete ... I can heartily recommend this book as an undergraduate text.' Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society
Book Information
ISBN 9781108969086
Author D. J. H. Garling
Format Paperback
Page Count 204
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 360g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 151mm * 18mm
This textbook contains a full account of Galois Theory and the algebra that it needs, with exercises, examples and applications.
About the Author
D. J. H. Garling is Emeritus Reader in Mathematical Analysis at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge. He has fifty years' experience of teaching undergraduate students and has written several books on mathematics, including Inequalities: A Journey into Linear Analysis (Cambridge, 2007) and A Course in Mathematical Analysis (Three volumes, Cambridge, 2013-2014).
Reviews
'Garling's book presents Galois theory in a style which is at once readable and compact. The necessary prerequisites are developed in the early chapters only to the extent that they are needed later. The proofs of the lemmas and main theorems are presented in as concrete a manner as possible, without unnecessary abstraction. Yet they seem remarkably short, without the difficulties being glossed over. In fact the approach throughout the book is down-to-earth and concrete ... I can heartily recommend this book as an undergraduate text.' Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society
Book Information
ISBN 9781108969086
Author D. J. H. Garling
Format Paperback
Page Count 204
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 360g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 151mm * 18mm
