Representation Theory of Finite Groups (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Concise, graduate-level exposition of the theory of finite groups, including the theory of modular representations. Topics include representation theory of rings with identity, representation theory of finite groups, applications of the theory of characters, construction of irreducible representations and modular representations. Rudiments of linear algebra and knowledge of group theory helpful prerequisites. Exercises. Bibliography. Appendix. 1965 edition.