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Careful organization and clear, detailed proofs make this book ideal either for classroom use or as a stimulating series of exercises for mathematically-minded individuals. Modern abstract techniques focus on introducing elementary valuation theory, extension of valuations, local and ordinary arithmetic fields, and global, quadratic, and cyclotomic fields.
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