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Modern Computer Algebra | 
 enlarge | Authors: Joachim Von Zur Gathen, Juergen Gerhard
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 2044607
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 0
Pages: 771
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7.2 x 1.6
ISBN: 0521641764
Dewey Decimal Number: 512.00285
EAN: 9780521641760
Publication Date: January 1, 1999
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Product Description
Computer algebra systems are gaining more and more importance in all areas of science and engineering. This textbook gives a thorough introduction to the subject, which is the basis of the mathematical engine in computer algebra systems. It is designed to accompany one- or two-semester courses for advanced undergraduate or graduate students in computer science or mathematics. However its comprehensiveness and authority will mean it will be an essential reference also for professionals in the area. Special features include: detailed study of algorithmics including time analysis; implementation reports on several topics; complete proofs of the mathematical underpinnings; a wide variety of applications (including in chemistry, coding theory, cryptography, and the design of calendars and musical scales). Some of this material has never appeared before in book form. Finally, a great deal of historical information and illustration is included.
Book Description
Computer algebra systems are gaining more and more importance in all areas of science and engineering. This textbook gives a thorough introduction to the subject. It is designed as a textbook for students in computer science or mathematics. However its comprehensiveness and authority will mean it will be an essential reference also for professionals in the area.
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 Very nice March 23, 2005
John R. Black (Boulder, CO)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a very nicely written text, comprehensive in what it aims to cover. The illustrations are plentiful and very helpful. The material is mostly self-contained and presented in a novel way (Fermat, Euler, Hilbert each have their own groups of sections!).
This is the best treatment I've seen for lattice basis reduction (a topic treated in many other texts) as well as for polynomial factoring over fields (Cantor Zassenhaus) and other topics. I've read parts of this book that were irrelevant for my research simply because the book is a joy to read. Highly recommended to anyone with an interest and some degree of mathematical maturity.
The only drawback is that my edition has a number of typos, some serious (however the authors do provide an online corrigenda).
MCA - very adequate book on computer algebra topics April 17, 2000
gilgamash (cologne, Germany)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
Covering a lot of topics on "Computer Algebra" this book is a fine workout. Many mathematical proofs are provided and most subjects are explained and outlined very accurately. Only sometimes things can not as easily be seen as the author clames. The homepage of Mr. von zur Gathen provides a postscript file with corrections and additions and even more one containing solutions to many of the given exercises.
State-of-the-art in CAS August 6, 2001
Luca De Santis (Avezzano, AQ Italy)
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am a C programmer and this book was fundamental to introduce myself in the field of computer algebra systems (CAS). It's very well structured and at the state-of-the-art in that discipline. The only remarks is about the strong presence of author's mother-tongue influences in some English phrases.
Good overview May 29, 2001
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
A good and complete review, a very good bibliography. Wonderfull graphics. A subtle sense of humor.
 Mod. Computer Algebra April 30, 2001
Dr.S.Narayana Iyer (India)
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
A lucidly written book. Has well balanced background and problems. However, it needs to have more tricky problems that really makes one think deeper though there are some. The book proves a very good assest to the Library.
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