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Download or read book The Theory of Classical Valuations written by Paulo Ribenboim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-05-21 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valuation theory is used constantly in algebraic number theory and field theory, and is currently gaining considerable research interest. Ribenboim fills a unique niche in the literature as he presents one of the first introductions to classical valuation theory in this up-to-date rendering of the authors long-standing experience with the applications of the theory. The presentation is fully up-to-date and will serve as a valuable resource for students and mathematicians.