Algebra

Mark A. Sepanski

ISBN 10: 0821852949 / ISBN 13: 9780821852941

Published by American Mathematical Society, US, 2010

About this Item

Mark Sepanski's Algebra is a readable introduction to the delightful world of modern algebra. Beginning with concrete examples from the study of integers and modular arithmetic, the text steadily familiarises the reader with greater levels of abstraction as it moves through the study of groups, rings, and fields. The book is equipped with over 750 exercises suitable for many levels of student ability. There are standard problems, as well as challenging exercises, that introduce students to topics not normally covered in a first course. Difficult problems are broken into manageable subproblems and come equipped with hints when needed. Appropriate for both self-study and the classroom, the material is efficiently arranged so that milestones such as the Sylow theorems and Galois theory can be reached in one semester.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Algebra
• Publisher: American Mathematical Society, US
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821852949
• ISBN 13: 9780821852941
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 648 grams

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Synopsis

Sepanski offers an introductory undergraduate algebra text beginning with integers and modular arithmetic and following with group theory, ring theory, and field theory. The final section of the text deals with Sylow's theorems and Galois theory. Included are more than 750 exercises in a range of skill levels including some complex problems rarely seen in first course texts. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Mark A. Sepanski is at Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA.