A Course on Finite Groups

A Course on Finite Groups - Universitext

2009

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Publisher's Synopsis

A Course on Finite Groups introduces the fundamentals of group theory to advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Based on a series of lecture courses developed by the author over many years, the book starts with the basic definitions and examples and develops the theory to the point where a number of classic theorems can be proved. The topics covered include: Lagrange's theorem; group constructions; homomorphisms and isomorphisms; actions; Sylow theory, products and Abelian groups; series, and nilpotent and soluble groups; and an introduction to the classification of the finite simple groups.

A number of groups are described in detail and the reader is encouraged to work with one of the many computer algebra packages available to construct and experience "actual" groups for themselves in order to develop a deeper understanding of the theory and the significance of the theorems. Numerous exercises, of varying levels of difficulty, help to test understanding.

 

Book information

ISBN: 9781848828889
Publisher: Springer London
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2009
DEWEY: 512.23
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 311
Weight: 508g
Height: 234mm
Width: 157mm
Spine width: 18mm