Contemporary Abstract Algebra

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Joseph Gallian is a well known active researcher and award winning teacher His Contemporary Abstract Algebra, 6 e, includes challenging topics in abstract algebra as well as numerous figures, tables, photographs, charts, biographies, computer exercises, and suggested readings that give the subject a current feel and makes the content interesting and relevant for students. New Read Contemporary Abstract Algebra [ by ] Joseph A. Gallian [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr Before I delve into an analysis of this excellent textbook, let me highlight first that abstract algebra, contrary to much uniformed opinion, is not a specialistic, esoteric field in pure mathematics characterized by very limited applicability to the physical world On the contrary, this subject is not just extremely beautiful, but a very important and even foundational discipline in many areas of mathematics and science In fact, structure and symmetry are a fundamental aspect of physical reali Before I delve into an analysis ...My favorite textbook of all timeThis book is OK as far as presenting abstract algebra in the usual way to undergrads Competent explanations of the basics of groups, rings, and fields Numerous easy exercises, which is fine, although it might be nice if there werechallenging ones too There are two problems.The first problem is, I don t believe in the purely abstract approach to teaching a first course in algebra which this book uses This book doesn t give you any real idea what the heck algebra is good for and doesn t This book is OK as far as p...This book is the reason I became a mathematician.This book is the reason I became a mathematician.what s not to love2015 Review I did find useful information that helped me in the class, but it was very limited I feel like the book was good for a few concepts, but for the most part I had to rely on the internet.2017 Review Going th...An acquired taste, like black coffee with no sugar.This book changed my lifeHerstein for the mathematics undergrad Gallian for the armchair mathematician.

Contemporary Abstract Algebra
  • English
  • 01 July 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 576 pages
  • 0618514716
  • Joseph A. Gallian
  • Contemporary Abstract Algebra