Description
Book SynopsisFundamental to all areas of mathematics, algebra provides the cornerstone for the student's development. The concepts are often intuitive, but some can take years of study to fully absorb. For over twenty years, the author's classic three-volume set, Algebra, has been regarded by many as the most outstanding introductory work available.
Trade Review"This book provides an excellent choice for those studying a firstcourse in algebra ...." (Zentralblatt Math, April 2001)
"It's coverage of algebra is impressively wide" (Times HigherEducation Supplement - Textbook Guide, 30 November 2001)
"This text combines parts of Cohn s tree-volume set...into onevolume suitable for undergraduate work and self-study." (SciTechBook News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)
Table of ContentsSets and Mappings.
Integers and Rational Numbers.
Groups.
Vector Spaces and Linear Mappings.
Linear Equations.
Rings and Fields.
Determinants.
Quadratic Forms.
Further Group Theory.
Rings and Modules.
Normal Forms for Matrices.
Appendices.
Solutions to the Exercises.
Further Reading.
Some Frequently Used Notations.
Index.
