Galois Groups and Fundamental Groups

by Tam?s Szamuely

Book Overview

Ever since the concepts of Galois groups in algebra and fundamental groups in topology emerged during the nineteenth century, mathematicians have known of the strong analogies between the two concepts. This book presents the connection starting at an elementary level, showing 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521888506
• ISBN13: 9780521888509
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"