This textbook is an introduction to the concept of factorization
and its application to problems in algebra and number theory. With
the minimum of prerequisites, the reader is introduced to the
notion of rings, fields, prime elements and unique factorization.
The author shows how concepts can be applied to a variety of
examples such as factorizing polynomials, finding determinants of
matrices and Fermat's 'two-squares theorem'. Based on an
undergraduate course given at the University of Sheffield, Dr
Sharpe has included numerous examples which demonstrate how
frequently these ideas are useful in concrete, rather than
abstract, settings. The book also contains many exercises of
varying degrees of difficulty together with hints and solutions.
Second and third year undergraduates will find this a readable and
enjoyable account of a subject lying at the heart of much of
mathematics.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
August 1987 |
First published: |
1987 |
Authors: |
David Sharpe
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
124 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-33718-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Algebra >
General
|
LSN: |
0-521-33718-6 |
Barcode: |
9780521337182 |
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