A Brief Guide to Algebraic Number Theory (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521802925)

This account of Algebraic Number Theory is written primarily for beginning graduate students in pure mathematics, and encompasses everything that most such students are likely to need; others who need the material will also find it accessible. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, but a firm basis in the theory of field extensions at an undergraduate level is required, and an appendix covers other prerequisites. The book covers the two basic methods of approaching Algebraic Number Theory, using ideals and valuations, and includes material on the most usual kinds of algebraic number field, the functional equation of the zeta function and a substantial digression on the classical approach to Fermat's Last Theorem, as well as a comprehensive account of class field theory. Many exercises and an annotated reading list are also included.

Author: Peter Swinnerton-Dyer, H. P. F. Swinnerton-Dyer
ISBN-10: 052180292X
ISBN-13: 9780521802925
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/22/2001
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 01/01/2002 pg. 918