Algebra (Pure and Applied Mathematics (Academic Pr))
By Larry C. Grove
* Publisher: Academic Pr
* Number Of Pages: 299
* Publication Date: 1983-10
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0123046203
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780123046208
* Binding: Hardcover
Product Description:
This graduate-level text is intended for initial courses in algebra that proceed at a faster pace than undergraduate-level courses. Exercises appear throughout the text, clarifying concepts as they arise; additional exercises, varying widely in difficulty, are included at the ends of the chapters. Subjects include groups, rings, fields and Galois theory. 1983 edition. Includes 11 figures. Appendix. References. Index.
Summary: One of the best intro to algebra texts
Rating: 5
My first taste of algebra came from Lang's book (big mistake). I then read Gallian's undergrad. book and tried Lang again, it was still very difficult. I finally found Grove. This is a great book. Very easy to read and understand. Although it doesn't cover everything in Lang, it covers everything that commonly comes up in a first year graduate class. The book's only drawback is it's difficulty to find. If you're looking for a good intro. to algebra text (and if you can find it) buy it!
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