This book provides an accessible introduction to class field theory. It takes a traditional approach, but in a fashion which is cleaner and more streamlined than most other books on this topic. The book has been class-tested, and the author has included exercises.

This accessible introduction to class field theory takes a traditional approach. It attempts to present the material using the original techniques of proof (global to local), but in a fashion which is cleaner and more streamlined than most other books on this topic. It could be used for a graduate course on algebraic number theory, as well as for students who are interested in self-study. The book has been class-tested, and the author has included exercises throughout the text.

Traditional approach, but cleaner and more streamlined than most others Accessible introduction to class field theory Lots of challenging exercises

Inhalt
A Brief Review.- Dirichlet#x2019;s Theorem on Primes in Arithmetic Progressions.- Ray Class Groups.- The Id#x00E8;lic Theory.- Artin Reciprocity.- The Existence Theorem, Consequences and Applications.- Local Class Field Theory.