Introduction to the theory of groups. Aleksandrov P.S.

A real book, written by an outstanding scientist-mathematician, academician of the USSR Academy of Sciences P. S. Alexandrov, in an accessible form introduces the reader to one of the main concepts of modern algebra-elements of group theory. The presentation of the material is accompanied by a large number of specific examples, borrowed mainly from geometry. The author’s appendix gives the simplest concepts of the theory of sets.

The book is addressed primarily to high school students interested in mathematics and teachers; It may also be useful for students of mathematical specialties.