Galois Theory by Harold M Edwards

Galois Theory by Harold M Edwards

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This book is an introduction to Galois theory along the lines of Galois' "Memoir on the Conditions for Solvability of Equations by Radicals". Some antecedents of Galois theory in the works of Gauss, Lagrange, Vandemonde, Newton, and even the ancient Babylonians, are explained in order to put Galois' main ideas in their historical setting.

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Galois Theory by Harold M Edwards

This book is an introduction to Galois theory along the lines of Galois' "Memoir on the Conditions for Solvability of Equations by Radicals". Some antecedents of Galois theory in the works of Gauss, Lagrange, Vandemonde, Newton, and even the ancient Babylonians, are explained in order to put Galois' main ideas in their historical setting. The modern formulation of the theory is also explained. The book contains many exercises - with answers - and an English translation of Galois' memoir.
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ISBN 13 9780387909806
ISBN 10 038790980X
Title Galois Theory
Author Harold M Edwards
Series Graduate Texts In Mathematics
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Year published 1984-05-14
Number of pages 154
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