Abstract Algebra: A Geometric Approach
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (527 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0133198316 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Publisher This book explores the essential theories and techniques of modern algebra, including its problem-solving skills, basic proof techniques, many unusual applications, and the interplay between algebra and geometry. . It takes a concrete, example-oriented approach to the subject matter
an excellent book for a student who will work hard This is a very intelligent book, by a gifted expositor and teacher. The organization is based on thoughtful pedagogy rather than imitating other standard texts. E.g. it makes sense to begin with integers and polynomials and fields, instead of groups as most books do, because these are simpler and more familiar objects, and most people will find them more useful.The abstract ideas that will occur in studying group. "A clear and well organized book." according to ryw. I took Ted Shifrin's Abstract Algebra course at UGA using the lecture notes that eventually became this book. Shifrin is one of the most decorated mathematics teachers around; his skill at presentation and his concern for student understanding come through in this book.A course taught from this book will, of course, reflect its instructors abilities and compatibility with the text. As a book to read yourself this. Amber D said Soooo awful! The theorems and definitions are OK,. Soooo awful! The theorems and definitions are OK, but the rest of the text is gobbledygook. The exercises are not clear. It will ask you prove something for x,y but it does not say what x or y is integer? rational ? complex? guess. I have not met one person who likes this text. "Soooo awful! The theorems and definitions are OK," according to Amber D. Soooo awful! The theorems and definitions are OK, but the rest of the text is gobbledygook. The exercises are not clear. It will ask you prove something for x,y but it does not say what x or y is integer? rational ? complex? guess. I have not met one person who likes this text. 2 professors both vow to never use it again. None of my classmates use it for class, even though it is a class textbook. grrrr. professors both vow to never use it again. None of my classmates use it for class, even though it is a class textbook. grrrr
This book explores the essential theories and techniques of modern algebra, including its problem-solving skills, basic proof techniques, many applications, and the interplay between algebra and geometry. It takes a concrete, example-oriented approach to the subject matter.