Lectures on the Algebraic Theory of Fields
by K.G. Ramanathan
Publisher: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research 1956
ISBN/ASIN: B0007JFMQG
Number of pages: 228
Description:
These lecture notes on Field theory are aimed at providing the beginner with an introduction to algebraic extensions, algebraic function fields, formally real fields and valuated fields. We assume a familiarity with group theory, vector spaces and ideal theory of rings.
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