Primitive Groups, Part 1 (1921)

Primitive Groups, Part 1 is a mathematical textbook written by William Albert Manning and first published in 1921. The book focuses on the study of primitive groups, which are groups of permutations that cannot be decomposed into smaller groups of permutations. The text begins with an introduction to group theory and the basic concepts of permutation groups, before delving into the more complex topic of primitive groups. Manning covers a wide range of topics, including the classification of primitive groups, the structure of finite primitive groups, and the properties of primitive permutation groups. The book is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics and is written in a clear and concise style with numerous examples and exercises to aid in understanding. Overall, Primitive Groups, Part 1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of group theory and its applications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.