Galois groups and fundamental groups /:

This book presents the connection between Galois groups in algebra and fundamental groups in topology. Starting at an elementary level, it shows how the judicious use of algebraic geometry gives access to the powerful interplay between algebra and topology that underpins much modern research in geom...

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Main Author: Szamuely, Tamás
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Series:Cambridge studies in advanced mathematics ; 117.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:This book presents the connection between Galois groups in algebra and fundamental groups in topology. Starting at an elementary level, it shows how the judicious use of algebraic geometry gives access to the powerful interplay between algebra and topology that underpins much modern research in geometry and number theory.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 270 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-267) and index.
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