A First Course in Abstract Algebra

Posted on 15 June 2017 by John B. Fraleigh

Considered a classic by many, A First Course in Abstract Algebra, Seventh Edition is an in depth introduction to abstract algebra Focused on groups, rings and fields, this text gives students a firm foundation for specialized work by emphasizing an understanding of the nature of algebraic structures Sets and Relations GROUPS AND SUBGROUPS Introduction and Examples Binary Operations Isomorphic Binary Structures Groups Subgroups Cyclic Groups Generators and Cayley Digraphs PERMUTATIONS, COSETS, AND DIRECT PRODUCTS Groups of Permutations Orbits, Cycles, and the Alternating Groups Cosets and the Theorem of Lagrange Direct Products and Finitely Generated Abelian Groups Plane Isometries HOMOMORPHISMS AND FACTOR GROUPS Homomorphisms Factor Groups Factor Group Computations and Simple Groups Group Action on a Set Applications of G Sets to Counting RINGS AND FIELDS Rings and Fields Integral Domains Fermat s and Euler s Theorems The Field of Quotients of an Integral Domain Rings of Polynomials Factorization of Polynomials over a Field Noncommutative Examples Ordered Rings and Fields IDEALS AND FACTOR RINGS Homomorphisms and Factor Rings Prime and Maximal Ideas Grobner Bases for Ideals EXTENSION FIELDS Introduction to Extension Fields Vector Spaces Algebraic Extensions Geometric Constructions Finite Fields ADVANCED GROUP THEORY Isomorphism Theorems Series of Groups Sylow Theorems Applications of the Sylow Theory Free Abelian Groups Free Groups Group Presentations GROUPS IN TOPOLOGY Simplicial Complexes and Homology Groups Computations of Homology Groups More Homology Computations and Applications Homological Algebra Factorization Unique Factorization Domains Euclidean Domains Gaussian Integers and Multiplicative Norms AUTOMORPHISMS AND GALOIS THEORY Automorphisms of Fields The Isomorphism Extension Theorem Splitting Fields Separable Extensions Totally Inseparable Extensions Galois Theory Illustrations of Galois Theory Cyclotomic Extensions Insolvability of the Quintic Matrix Algebra For all readers interested in abstract algebra. 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Fraleigh [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr Extremely well written I used it for my first course in algebra and also as a cross reference in other courses, for instance Galois theory The author explains the concepts in a natural and easy way A very nice read, indeed.This is possibly one of the most elegant books on mathematics I have ever read It really motivates the many of the definitions rather then just throwing them at you which many other authors do like Lang, but that s not really an introductory book anyways The best part of this book is the range of difficulty in exercises Not only is this book good for learning algebra, it is good for learning the art of doing mathematics The only one criticism I have on the book is its glossed hand waving t This is possibly one of the most elegant books on mathematics I have ever read It really motivates the many of the definitions rather then just throwing them at you which many other authors do like Lang, but that s not really an introductory book anyways The best part of this book is the ran...I believe this is one of the most succesful textbook designed for the beginners of abstract algebra.I used this book for my first step in abstract algebra It is clearly written and also well motivated Beside the basic part of algbra, it also contains some introductions to Sylow theorem and Galois theory and also some topics related to other areas such as the introduction to algebraic topology It offers abundant examples after each definition and theorem and the exercises after each section in I believe this is one of the most succesful textbook designed f...i used an oldschool version of this text to learn introductory abstract algebra it was brilliant.old fashioned and clear, with no distracting pictures or annoying applications i think the new one got spiced up a bit for the modern audience, s...Well written, in a style that is approachable to the average student and that s really something, considering the difficulty of the subject.akfjklsjfkajflkajfkajfkajfaskfjslkafj lksajfsafnklsafjlksajfaflkajfklajfafamkfljaskfjwkejifrnmkslafafjakfjafjkjafafjlkajfkwjeirhjkwfnsafkmaThis book teaches step by step It is a good Algebra book.In general, for physics students there is no need to read the whole book and only the above chapters are needed for all practical purposes at undergraduate level In particular, one at least need to learn Group Action Chapter 1 3 are the most essential introduction, while chapter 4,5,7,8 are for completeness.The style is rather informal and hence should be accessible to many first readers However, for some reason I did not find it very accessible indeed there are abundant examples to look t In general, for physics students there is no need to read the whole book and only the above chapters are needed for all practical purposes at undergraduate level In particular, one at least need to learn Group Action Chapter 1 3 are the most essential introduction, while chapter 4,5,7,8 are for completeness.The style is rather informal and hence should be accessible to many first readers However, for some reason I did not find it very accessible indeed there are abundant examples...A really well written introduction to abstract algebra This should be studied first before moving to themature text by Artin Picking up Artin s text before having some background in abstract algebra can be a nightmare.Abstract Algebra is one of the most interesting and engaging math classes I think it s a very good book with a sufficient number of examples and detailed explanations.

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15 June 2017

John B. Fraleigh