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Considered a classic by many, John Fraleigh's A First Course in Abstract Algebra is an in-depth introductory text for the Abstract Algebra course. Focused on groups, rings and fields, this text gives students a firm foundation for more specialized work by emphasizing an understanding of the nature of algebraic structures. It is geared towards high level courses at schools with strong math programs. *New exercises have been written, while past exercises have been revised and modifed. *Classical approach to abstract algebra. *Focus on applications of abstract algebra. *Classic text for the high end of the market - known and loved in this discipline. It is geared towards high level courses at schools with strong maths programs *Accessible pedagogy includes historical notes written by Victor Katz (author of another AWL book The History of Mathematics), an authority in this area *By opening with a study of group theory, this text provides students with an easy transition to axiomatic mathematicsProduct Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education (Us)
ISBN-139780201474367
eBay Product ID (ePID)90064447
Product Key Features
Number of Pages560 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameA First Course in Abstract Algebra
Publication Year1999
SubjectMathematics
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn B. Fraleigh
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight720 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorJohn B. Fraleigh