This study book by Michael Atiyah is intended for third-year university students. The book grew out of a course given to this group and offers a quick introduction to abstract algebra. It targets students with a basic knowledge of algebra and stands out for its emphasis on modules and localization.
Description
This book grew out of a series of lectures given to third-year students and offers a compact, clear introduction to the core topics of algebra. Although it is not a substitute for extensive sources such as Zariski-Samuel or Bourbaki, it covers more ground than comparable works and deliberately excludes major topics such as field theory. The emphasis is on modules and localization, a modern approach within the field.
Product specifications
- Author: Michael Atiyah
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint: Westview Press Inc
- Binding type: Trade paperback (UK)
- Publication date: 1994-02-21
- Number of pages: 138
- ISBN: 9780201407518
- Theme: Groups and group theory
- BISAC: MATHEMATICS / Group Theory
About the author
Michael Atiyah