The first comprehensive, modern introduction to a central field in modern algebra with connections to algebraic geometry, K-theory, and number theory. It proceeds from the basics to more advanced results, including the Merkurjev–Suslin theorem. It is ideal as a text for a graduate course and as a re...

The first comprehensive, modern introduction to a central field in modern algebra with connections to algebraic geometry, K-theory, and number theory. It proceeds from the basics to more advanced results, including the Merkurjev–Suslin theorem. It is ideal as a text for a graduate course and as a reference for researchers.