Introduction to the Theory of Abstract Algebras - Hardcover

Pierce, Richard S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0030560101 ISBN 13: 9780030560101

Publisher: Harcourt College Pub, 1968

Synopsis

Intended for beginning graduate-level courses, this text introduces various aspects of the theory of abstract algebra. The book is also suitable as independent reading for interested students at that level as well as a primary source for a one-semester course that an instructor may supplement to expand to a full year. Author Richard S. Pierce, a Professor of Mathematics at Seattle's University of Washington, places considerable emphasis on applications of the theory and focuses particularly on lattice theory.
After a preliminary review of set theory, the treatment presents the basic definitions of the theory of abstract algebras. Each of the next four chapters focuses on a major theme of universal algebra: subdirect decompositions, direct decompositions, free algebras, and varieties of algebras. Problems and a Bibliography supplement the text.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard S. Pierce was Professor of Mathematics at the University of Washington in Seattle.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt College Pub
• Publication date: 1968
• ISBN 10: 0030560101
• ISBN 13: 9780030560101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 148