Permutation Groups by Peter J Cameron

Permutation Groups by Peter J Cameron

Permutation groups are one of the oldest topics in algebra. However, their study has recently been revolutionised by new developments, particularly the classification of finite simple groups, but also relations with logic and combinatorics, and importantly, computer algebra systems have been introduced that can deal with large permutation groups. This book gives a summary of these developments, including an introduction to relevant computer algebra systems, sketch proofs of major theorems, and many examples of applying the classification of finite simple groups. It is aimed at beginning graduate students and experts in other areas, and grew from a short course at the EIDMA institute in Eindhoven.

'Cameron's masterly style allows him to cover an enormous amount of ground … it is a delightful book, which every group-theorist should have, either to read systematically or to dip into in odd moments: a randomly-chosen page almost certainly contains something new and instructive' Gareth A. Jones, Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society
' … an excellent concise account of the modern theory of permutation groups …' W. Knapp, Zentralblatt MATH

Peter Cameron is an author from the United States who has taught at colleges such as Columbia, Sarah Lawrence, and Yale. Some of his short pieces appeared in The New Yorker before he published his first book. Since then, he has written seven books.

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ISBN 13	9780521653787
ISBN 10	0521653789
Titel	Permutation Groups
Autor	Peter J Cameron
Serie	London Mathematical Society Student Texts
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Cambridge University Press
Erscheinungsjahr	1999-02-04
Seitenanzahl	232
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