Topics in Finite Groups
Topics in Finite Groups by Terrence Gagen, published by Cambridge University Press in April 1976, offers a focused examination of group theory within the realm of mathematics. This edition spans 85 pages and is presented in English. The content is derived from a series of lectures delivered at the University of Florida, providing a simplified treatment of recent advancements in the classification of non-soluble groups with abelian Sylow 2-subgroups, along with relevant background material.
Readers will find that this book serves as a resource for research students and specialists in group theory and related fields, including finite geometries. The text emphasizes clarity and accessibility, making complex concepts more approachable for those engaged in advanced mathematical studies. Through its concise presentation, this work aims to contribute to the understanding of significant topics in algebra and group theory.
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These notes derive from a course of lectures delivered at the University of Florida in Gainesville during 1971/2. Dr Gagen presents a simplified treatment of recent work by H. Bender on the classification of non-soluble groups with abelian Sylow 2-subgroups, together with some background material of wide interest. The book is for research students and specialists in group theory and allied subjects such as finite geometries.
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