Profinite Groups |
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| Author:
| Wilson, John S. |
| Series title: | London Mathematical Society Monographs |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-850082-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1998 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $421.82AUD $536.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the first book to be dedicated entirely to the general theory of profinite groups, an area of algebra with important links to number theory and other areas of mathematics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject; prerequisite knowledge is kept to a minimum, and several major theorems are presented in an accessible form. The book would provide a valuable introduction for postgraduate students, or form a useful reference for researchers in other areas.
This is the first book to be dedicated entirely to the general theory of profinite groups, an area of algebra with important links to number theory and other areas of mathematics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject; prerequisite knowledge is kept to a minimum, and several major theorems are presented in an accessible form. The book would provide a valuable introduction for postgraduate students, or form a useful reference for researchers in other areas.