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This exploration of quadratic forms over rational numbers and rational integers offers an elementary introduction that includes recent developments. Topics include the theory of quadratic forms over local fields, forms with integral coefficients, genera and spinor genera, reduction theory for definite forms, and Gauss' composition theory. 1968 edition.Cassels, J. W. S. is the author of 'Rational Quadratic Forms' with ISBN 9780486466705 and ISBN 0486466701.
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