Discourses on Algebra

by Igor R. Shafarevich

The classic geometry of Euclid has attracted many for its beauty, elegance, and logical cohesion. In this book, the leading Russian algebraist I. R. Shafarevich argues with examples that algebra is no less beautiful, elegant, and logically cohesive than geometry. It contains an exposition of some rudiments of algebra, number theory, set theory and probability presupposing very limited knowledge of mathematics. I. R. Shafarevich is known to be one of the leading mathematicians of the 20th century, as well as one of the best mathematical writers.

292 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 11, 2002

About the author

Igor Rostislavovich Shafarevich is a Russian mathematician who has contributed to algebraic number theory and algebraic geometry. He has written books and articles that criticize socialism and was an important dissident during the Soviet regime.