{"product_id":"number-fields-paperback","title":"Number Fields - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel A. Marcus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRequiring no more than a basic knowledge of abstract algebra, this text presents the mathematics of number fields in a straightforward, \"down-to-earth\" manner. It thus avoids local methods, for example, and presents proofs in a way that highlights the important parts of the arguments. Readers are assumed to be able to fill in the details, which in many places are left as exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRequiring no more than a basic knowledge of abstract algebra, this textbook presents the basics of algebraic number theory in a straightforward, \"down-to-earth\" manner. It thus avoids local methods, for example, and presents proofs in a way that highlights key arguments. There are several hundred exercises, providing a wealth of both computational and theoretical practice, as well as appendices summarizing the necessary background in algebra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in a newly typeset edition including a foreword by Barry Mazur, this highly regarded textbook will continue to provide lecturers and their students with an invaluable resource and a compelling gateway to a beautiful subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the reviews: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A thoroughly delightful introduction to algebraic number theory\" - \u003cb\u003eEzra Brown in the \u003ci\u003eMathematical Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent basis for an introductory graduate course in algebraic number theory\" - \u003cb\u003eHarold Edwards in the \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the American Mathematical Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel A. Marcus \u003c\/b\u003ereceived his PhD from Harvard University in 1972. He was a J. Willard Gibbs Instructor at Yale University from 1972 to 1974 and Professor of Mathematics at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, from 1979 to 2004. He published research papers in the areas of graph theory, number theory and combinatorics. The present book grew out of a lecture course given by the author at Yale University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 203\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42105669812359,"sku":"9783319902326","price":89.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/575e73d2275dd7e4049c67b73980f0f1.webp?v=1732436211","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/number-fields-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}