Symmetric Functions and Hall Polynomials by I.G. Macdonald (English) Paperback B

Description: Symmetric Functions and Hall Polynomials by I.G. Macdonald Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This second edition updates and expands the acclaimed first edition, adding a new chapter on a family of symmetric functions depending rationally on two parameters and also a chapter on zonal polynomials. It is available for the first time in paperback. Publisher Description This is a paperback version of the second, much expanded, edition of Professor Macdonalds acclaimed monograph on symmetric functions and Hall polynomials. Almost every chapter has new sections and new examples have been included throughout. Extra material in the appendix to Chapter 1, for example, includes an account of the related theory of polynomial representations of the general linear groups (always in characteristic zero). Chapters 6 and 7 are new to thesecond edition: Chapter 6 contains an extended account of a family of symmetric functions depending rationally on two parameters. These symmetric functions include as particular cases many of thoseencountered earlier in the book but they also include, as a limiting case, Jacks symmetric functions depending on a parameter (Many of the properties of the Schur functions generalize to these two-parameter symmetric functions, but the proofs (at present) are usually more elaborate. Chapter 7 is devoted to the study of the zonal polynomials, long familiar to statisticians. From one point of view they are a special case of Jacks symmetric functions (the parameter ( being equal to 2) but theircombinatorial and group-theoretic connections make them worthy of study in their own right. From reviews of the first edition: Despite the amount of material of such greatpotential interest to mathematicians...the theory of symmetric functions remains all but unknown to the persons it is most likely to benefit...Hopefully this beautifully written book will put an end to this state of affairs...I have no doubt that this book will become the definitive reference on symmetric functions and their applications. Bulletin of the AMS ...In addition to providing a self-contained and coherent account of well-known andclassical work, there is a great deal which is original. The book is dotted with gems, both old and new...It is a substantial and valuable volume and will be regarded as the authoritative source which has been long awaited in thissubject. LMS book reviews From reviews of the second edition: Evidently this second edition will be the source and reference book for symmetric functions in the near future. bl. Math. Author Biography Professor Ian Grant Macdonald, Emeritus Professor, School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary and Westfield College, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS. Tel: 0171 975 5514; fax: 0181 981 9587. Professor Macdonald is a series editor for the Oxford Mathematical Monographs series, and is a key speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians 1998. Details ISBN 0198504500 ISBN-13 9780198504504 Title Symmetric Functions and Hall Polynomials Author I.G. Macdonald Format Paperback Year 1998 Pages 488 Edition 2nd Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:137006165; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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