Abstract algebra - Hardcover

Herstein, I. N

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0023538201 ISBN 13: 9780023538209

Publisher: Macmillan, 1986

Synopsis

Providing a concise introduction to abstract algebra, this work unfolds some of the fundamental systems with the aim of reaching applicable, significant results.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This book offers a clear, concise, student-friendly presentation of abstract algebra, serving as either an introduction for the mathematics major or a means of exposure to many highly usable tools and techniques for the non-major's primary interest areas. It unfolds some of the fundamental algebraic systems that are both interesting and of wide use, with the goal of reaching applicable, significant results. The text provides many high quality examples and exercises, giving readers a broad overview of modern algebra that is well planned and organized. While maintaining the comprehensive, informal approach proven so successful in previous editions, the Third Edition offers new enhancements, clarifications and examples.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: This book offers a clear, concise, reader-friendly presentation of abstract algebra, serving as either (1) an introduction for the mathematics major or (2) a means of exposure to many highly usable tools and techniques to apply in the non-major's primary interest areas. Key Topics: It unfolds some of the fundamental algebraic systems that are both interesting and of wide use, with the goal of reaching applicable, significant results. The book provides many high-quality examples and exercises, giving readers a broad overview of modern algebra that is well planned and organized. While maintaining the comprehensive, informal approach proven so successful in previous editions, this Third Edition offers new enhanc ements, clarifications and examples.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0023538201
• ISBN 13: 9780023538209
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 289