Download or read book Applied Abstract Algebra written by Richard Klima and published by Chapman and Hall/CRC. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an in-depth introduction to real-world abstract algebraic problems. Chapters examine the prerequisite advanced mathematics needed, examine block designs, coding theory, and cryptography while the final chapters cover counting techniques, including Pólya's and Burnside's theorems. Eliminating the need for heavy number crunching, sophisticated mathematical software packages open the door to areas like cryptography, coding theory, and combinatorics that are dependent on abstract algebra. This book explores these topics and shows how to apply the software programs to abstract algebra and its related fields.