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Numbers, groups, and codes

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1998Description: xvi, 288p. illISBN:
  • 0521359384 (PB)
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Contents:
Part I. Number Theory: Part II. Sets, Functions and Relations: Part III. Logic, Boolean Algebra and Normal Forms: Part IV. Examples of Groups: Part V. Group Theory and Error-Correcting Codes
Summary: This textbook introduces the concepts of algebra, using examples and relating them to their applications, particularly in computer science. The chosen topics give a sound, rigorous and historically relevant introduction to group theory. By studying group theory in this way, the student will be able to recognize mathematical patterns in traditional and new areas.
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Includes index

Includes bibliography (p. 275-277) and references

Part I. Number Theory:
Part II. Sets, Functions and Relations:
Part III. Logic, Boolean Algebra and Normal Forms:
Part IV. Examples of Groups:
Part V. Group Theory and Error-Correcting Codes

This textbook introduces the concepts of algebra, using examples and relating them to their applications, particularly in computer science. The chosen topics give a sound, rigorous and historically relevant introduction to group theory. By studying group theory in this way, the student will be able to recognize mathematical patterns in traditional and new areas.

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