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Features
Presents a simplified proof of the fundamental theorem of algebra, requiring only basic real analysis
Identifies the Euclidean plane R2 with the complex plane C, which makes the theory of ruler-and-compass constructions more elegant and proofs simpler
Contains an entire chapter devoted to Galois's contributions that dispels some myths about the current understanding of Galois's work
Includes over 200 exercises as well as many historical anecdotes and illustrations
Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Summary
Since 1973, Galois Theory has been educating undergraduate students on Galois groups and classical Galois theory. In Galois Theory, Fourth Edition, mathematician and popular science author Ian Stewart updates this well-established textbook for today's algebra students.
New to the Fourth Edition
The replacement of the topological proof of the fundamental theorem of algebra with a simple and plausible result from point-set topology and estimates that will be familiar to anyone who has taken a first course in analysis
Revised chapter on ruler-and-compass constructions that results in a more elegant theory and simpler proofs
A section on constructions using an angle-trisector since it is an intriguing and direct application of the methods developed
A new chapter that takes a retrospective look at what Galois actually did compared to what many assume he did
Updated references
This bestseller continues to deliver a rigorous yet engaging treatment of the subject while keeping pace with current educational requirements. More than 200 exercises and a wealth of historical notes augment the proofs, formulas, and theorems.
Table of Contents
Classical Algebra
Complex Numbers
Subfields and Subrings of the Complex Numbers
Solving Equations
Solution by Radicals
The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Polynomials
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Implications
Factorisation of Polynomials
The Euclidean Algorithm
Irreducibility
Gauss's Lemma
Eisenstein's Criterion
Reduction Modulo p
Zeros of Polynomials
Field Extensions
Field Extensions
Rational Expressions
Simple Extensions
Simple Extensions
Algebraic and Transcendental Extensions
The Minimal Polynomial
Simple Algebraic Extensions
Classifying Simple Extensions
The Degree of an Extension
Definition of the Degree
The Tower Law
Ruler-and-Compass Constructions
Approximate Constructions and More General Instruments
Constructions in C
Specific Constructions
Impossibility Proofs
Construction from a Given Set of Points
The Idea behind Galois Theory
A First Look at Galois Theory
Galois Groups According to Galois
How to Use the Galois Group
The Abstract Setting
Polynomials and Extensions
The Galois Correspondence
Diet Galois
Natural Irrationalities
Normality and Separability
Splitting Fields
Normality
Separability
Counting Principles
Linear Independence of Monomorphisms
Field Automorphisms
K-Monomorphisms
Normal Closures
The Galois Correspondence
The Fundamental Theorem of Galois Theory
A Worked Example
Solubility and Simplicity
Soluble Groups
Simple Groups
Cauchy's Theorem
Solution by Radicals
Radical Extensions
An Insoluble Quintic
Other Methods
Abstract Rings and Fields
Rings and Fields
General Properties of Rings and Fields
Polynomials over General Rings
The Characteristic of a Field
Integral Domains
Abstract Field Extensions
Minimal Polynomials
Simple Algebraic Extensions .
Splitting Fields
Normality
Separability
Galois Theory for Abstract Fields
The General Polynomial Equation
Transcendence Degree
Elementary Symmetric Polynomials
The General Polynomial
Cyclic Extensions
Solving Equations of Degree Four or Less
Finite Fields
Structure of Finite Fields
The Multiplicative Group
Application to Solitaire
Regular Polygons
What Euclid Knew
Which Constructions Are Possible?
Regular Polygons
Fermat Numbers
How to Draw a Regular 17-gon
Circle Division
Genuine Radicals
Fifth Roots Revisited
Vandermonde Revisited
The General Case
Cyclotomic Polynomials
Galois Group of Q(?) : Q
The Technical Lemma
More on Cyclotomic Polynomials
Constructions Using a Trisector
Calculating Galois Groups
Transitive Subgroups
Bare Hands on the Cubic
The Discriminant
General Algorithm for the Galois Group
Algebraically Closed Fields
Ordered Fields and Their Extensions
Sylow's Theorem
The Algebraic Proof
Transcendental Numbers
Irrationality
Transcendence of e
Transcendence of pi
What Did Galois Do or Know?
List of the Relevant Material
The First Memoir
What Galois Proved
What Is Galois up to?
Alternating Groups, Especially A5
Simple Groups Known to Galois
Speculations about Proofs
References
Index