Groups and Geometry by Peter M Neumann

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Groups and Geometry by Peter M Neumann

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The only book of its kind written specifically for undergraduates which explains the links between these two important mathematical groups. The authors explain these links by recourse to symmetry, a study of groups providing a good means of measuring geometrical symmetry.

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Groups and Geometry by Peter M Neumann

Available for the first time in published form, Groups and Geometry presents the Oxford Mathematical Institute notes for undergraduates and first year postgraduates. The content is guided by the Oxford syllabus but includes much more material than is included on the syllabus. This book is about the measurement of symmetry: covering groups and geometry with the symbiotic relationship between the two more than justifying the union. A number of exercises are included in this sylish text to help the reader gain a full understanding of this branch of mathematics.
'develops a comprehensive group-theoretic approach to affine, projective and inversive geometry.. It ends with a fascinating chapter on the group theory behind the Rubik cube.' Ian Stewart, New Scientist
'Both parts contain a number of exercises that will be invaluable to any reader wishing to gain a fuller understanding of this area of mathematics.' Extrait de L'Enseignement Mathematique, T. 40 1994
The book can be recommended warmly for any interested reader. "Monatshefte fur Mathematik No.3 1996.
delightful book ... The group theory is directed towards group actions, but all the basic material is there. * Mathematika, 41 (1994) *
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ISBN 13 9780198534518
ISBN 10 0198534515
Title Groups and Geometry
Author Peter M Neumann
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1994-02-03
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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