{"product_id":"classic-algebra-isbn-9780471877325","title":"Classic Algebra","description":"Fundamental to all areas of mathematics, algebra provides the cornerstone for the student's development. The concepts are often intuitive, but some can take years of study to fully absorb. For over twenty years, the author's classic three-volume set, Algebra, has been regarded by many as the most outstanding introductory work available. This work, Classic Algebra, combines a fully updated Volume 1 with the essential topics from Volumes 2 and 3, and provides a self-contained introduction to the subject. Sets and Mappings.\u003cbr\u003e Integers and Rational Numbers.\u003cbr\u003e Groups.\u003cbr\u003e Vector Spaces and Linear Mappings.\u003cbr\u003e Linear Equations.\u003cbr\u003e Rings and Fields.\u003cbr\u003e Determinants.\u003cbr\u003e Quadratic Forms.\u003cbr\u003e Further Group Theory.\u003cbr\u003e Rings and Modules.\u003cbr\u003e Normal Forms for Matrices.\u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e Solutions to the Exercises.\u003cbr\u003e Further Reading.\u003cbr\u003e Some Frequently Used Notations.\u003cbr\u003e Index. ?..serves very well as a reference? (The Mathematical Gazette,March 2002) \u003cb\u003eP. M. Cohn\u003c\/b\u003e, University College London, UK.  Fundamental to all areas of mathematics, algebra provides the cornerstone for the student's development. The concepts are often intuitive, but some can take years of study to fully absorb. For over twenty years, the author's classic three-volume set, \u003ci\u003eAlgebra\u003c\/i\u003e, has been regarded by many as the most outstanding introductory work available. This work, \u003ci\u003eClassic Algebra\u003c\/i\u003e, combines a fully updated Volume 1 with the essential topics from Volumes 2 and 3, and provides a self-contained introduction to the subject.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete and rigorous coverage of the important basic concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTopics covered include sets, mappings, groups, matrices, vector spaces, fields, rings and modules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten in a lucid style, with each concept carefully explained\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces more advanced topics and suggestions for further reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains over 800 exercises, including many solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e In addition to the basic concepts, advanced materials is introduced, giving the reader an insight into more advanced algebraic topics. The clear presentation style gives this book the edge over others on the subject.  \u003cp\u003eUndergraduates studying first courses in algebra will benefit from the clear exposition and perfect balance of theory, examples and exercises. The book provides a good basis for those studying more advanced algebra courses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There is no better textbook on algebra than the volumes by Cohn\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Walter Benz, Universität Hamburg, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988925628645,"sku":"NP9780471877325","price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471877325.jpg?v=1761782076","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/classic-algebra-isbn-9780471877325","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}