This book, which was originally published in 1965, shows the student meeting modern algebra for the first time what it is all about and leads those who will be taking the subject further to a firm grasp of the details that will come later in their course.
The scope and treatment of Dr Maxwell's two-volume course covering the transition from school to university is directed towards training students in algebraic thinking, so that processes do not become too mechanical.
The purpose of this book is at once modest and ambitious, namely, to provide a short introduction to algebraic geometry in space of three dimensions, to make clear its spirit, and to prepare the way for deeper study.
This is a book about powerful mathematical methods rather than a mere catalogue of the properties of conics. The treatment is elegant and refreshing as well as systematic, and throughout the book the author is concerned to lay the foundations of future work.
This is the final volume of a series covering all stages of development of the Calculus, from the last year at school to degree standard. The... Læs mere
This is the third volume of a series covering all stages of development of the Calculus, from the last year at school to degree standard. The... Læs mere
The books are written for students of science and engineering as well as for specialist mathematicians. This treatment of algebraic and... Læs mere
This is the first volume of a series covering all stages of development of the Calculus, from the last year at school to degree standard. This... Læs mere
Dr Maxwell has written this short book to introduce students (and teachers) to the ideas involved in abstract mathematics. He first discusses digital arithmetic, then introduces the idea of a group and illustrates some properties of groups by examples from algebra and geometry.