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This unique textbook focuses on the structure of fields and is intended for a second course in abstract algebra. Besides providing proofs of the transcendence of pi and e, the book includes material on differential Galois groups and a proof of Hilbert's irreducibility theorem. The reader will hear about equations, both polynomial and differential, and about the algebraic structure of their solutions. In explaining these concepts, the author also provides comments on their historical development and leads the reader along many interesting paths.In addition, there are theorems from analysis: as stated before, the transcendence of the numbers pi and e, the fact that the complex numbers form an algebraically closed field, and also Puiseux's theorem that shows how one can parametrize the roots of polynomial equations, the coefficients of which are allowed to vary. There are exercises at the end of each chapter, varying in degree from easy to difficult. To make the book more lively, the author has incorporated pictures from the history of mathematics, including scans of mathematical stamps and pictures of mathematicians.Antoine Chambert-Loir taught this book when he was Professor at Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France. He is now Professor at Universite de Rennes 1.

Table of Contents:
Field extensions.- Roots.- Galois theory.- A bit of group theory.- Applications.- Algebraic theory of differential equations.

About the Author :
Antoine Chambert-Loir is Professor at Université de Rennes 1.

Review :
From the reviews: "This is a textbook for a second course in undergraduate abstract algebra. … Along the way, certain very interesting results are covered that are not often seen in books at this level … . includes numerous exercises which significantly extend material in the text." (William M. McGovern, SIAM Review, Vol. 47 (2), 2005) "The textbook focuses on the structure of fields and is intended for a second course in abstract algebra … The reader will learn about equations, both polynomial and differential … . In explaining these concepts, the author also provides … leads the reader along many interesting paths. … There are exercises at the end of each chapter, varying in degree from easy to difficult. … author has incorporated pictures from the history of mathematics, including scans of mathematical stamps and pictures of mathematicians." (Zentralblatt für Didaktik und Mathematik, February, 2005) "This nice volume starts with constructions with ruler and compass and uses these old problems as a peg for field theory, especially for Galois Theory. … it also deals with some mathematical pearls which one cannot find so easily in the textbooks and for which I like this text a lot … . The whole manuscript is written very carefully and can be heartily recommended to students and to teachers as well." (J. Schoissengeier, Monatshefte für Mathematik, Vol. 148 (4), 2006) "The book can … be described as a good second course in abstract algebra focusing on the structure of fields in general and field extensions in particular. … There are many exercises … most of them rather challenging. … it is a well written text which is especially suitable for students about to study abstract algebra seriously." (P. Shiu, The Mathematical Gazette, Vol. 90 (519), 2006) "The distinctive features of Chambert-Loir’s book are as follows: first, it develops many results that should give undergraduatemathematics majors immediate and substantial satisfaction … second, the book concludes with a novel undergraduate-level introduction to the algebraic theory of differential equations. ... Summing Up: Highly Recommended. General Readers; upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (D. V. Feldman, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (10), 2005) "This book treats mainly Galois theory of finite extensions of fields. All the material necessary for such a study is presented in this book … . There are a lot of exercises … . A nice feature is the inclusion of portraits of mathematicians who made important contributions to the subject of this book." (K. Kiyek, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2005 h) "This book is intended as a second course in algebra focusing mainly on Galois theory of the finite extensions of fields. … The book is easy to read and mostly self-contained. The large number of exercises at different levels makes it a valuable source both as the basis for a course or self-study." (G. Teschl, Internationale Mathematische Nachrichten, Issue 203, 2006) "Toward advanced undergraduate students, the book focuses on those parts of abstract algebra which primarily deal with the structure of fields … and the related algebraic theory of differential equations. … the central theme of the text is field theory, together with its relations to some other areas in abstract algebra and to analysis. … No doubt, this fairly unique introduction to some central aspects of modern abstract algebra and its applications is a highly welcome and valuable complement to … literature in the field." (Werner Kleinert, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1155, 2009)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780387214283
  • Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
  • Publisher Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
  • Height: 235 mm
  • No of Pages: 198
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 155 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0387214283
  • Publisher Date: 01 Oct 2004
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Series Title: Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics


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