Examines the internal structure of the finite simple groups of Lie type, the finite alternating groups, and 26 sporadic finite simple groups, as well as their a

Provides an outline and modern overview of the classification of the finite simple groups. It primarily covers the 'even case', where the main groups arising ar

This volume contains articles by 20 leading workers in the field of algebraic groups and related finite groups. Articles on representation theory are written by

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