Rings and Fields.- Integral Domains and Polynomials.- Field Extensions.- Applications to Geometry.- Splitting Fields.- Finite Fields.- The Galois Group.- Equations and Groups.- Some Group Theory.- Groups and Equations.- Regular Polygons.- Solutions.

A modern and student-friendly introduction to this popular subject: it takes a more "natural" approach and develops the theory at a gentle pace with an emphasis on clear explanations

Features plenty of worked examples and exercises, complete with full solutions, to encourage independent study

Previous books by Howie in the SUMS series have attracted excellent reviews