A Survey of Modern Algebra / Edition 1

by Garrett Birkhoff, Saunders Mac Lane

Overview

This classic, written by two young instructors who became giants in their field, has shaped the understanding of modern algebra for generations of mathematicians and remains a valuable reference and text for self study and college courses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781568814544
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/15/2008
Series:	Akp Classics
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Birkhoff , Garrett; Mac Lane , Saunders

Table of Contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition, 1The Integers, 2 Rational Numbers and Fields, 3: Polynomials, 4: Real Numbers, 5: Complex Numbers, 6: Groups, 7: Vectors and Vector Spaces, 8: The Algebra of Matrices, 9: Linear Groups, 10: Determinants and Canonical Forms, 11: Boolean Algebras and Lattices, 12: Transfinite Arithmetic, 13: Rings and Ideals, 14: Algebraic Number Fields, 15: Galois Theory, Bibliography, List of Special Symbols, Index