| Description |
xiv, 280 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Graduate texts in mathematics ; 204 |
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Graduate texts in mathematics ; 204
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| Contents |
1. Historical Aspects of the Resolution of Algebraic Equations -- 2. Resolution of Quadratic, Cubic, and Quartic Equations -- 3. Symmetric Polynomials -- 4. Field Extensions -- 5. Constructions with Straightedge and Compass -- 6. K-Homomorphisms -- 7. Normal Extensions -- 8. Galois Groups -- 9. Roots of Unity -- 10. Cyclic Extensions -- 11. Solvable Groups -- 12. Solvability of Equations by Radicals -- 13. The Life of Evariste Galois -- 14. Finite Fields -- 15. Separable Extensions -- 16. Recent Developments |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Galois, Évariste, 1811-1832.
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Galois theory.
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| LC no. |
00041906 |
| ISBN |
0387987657 (alk. paper) |
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