{"product_id":"introduction-to-abstract-algebra-9781118135358","title":"Introduction to Abstract Algebra","description":"\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Third Edition \". . . an expository masterpiece of the highest didactic value that has gained additional attractivity through the various improvements . . .\"Zentralblatt MATH The Fourth Edition of Introduction to Abstract Algebra continues to provide an accessible approach to the basic structures of abstract algebra: groups  rings  and fields. The books unique presentation helps readers advance to abstract theory by presenting concrete examples of induction  number theory  integers modulo n  and permutations before the abstract structures are defined. Readers can immediately begin to perform computations using abstract concepts that are developed in greater detail later in the text. The Fourth Edition features important concepts as well as specialized topics  including: The treatment of nilpotent groups  including the Frattini and Fitting subgroups Symmetric polynomials The proof of the fundamental theorem of algebra using symmetric polynomials The proof of Wedderburns theorem on finite division rings The proof of the Wedderburn-Artin theorem Throughout the book  worked examples and real-world problems illustrate concepts and their applications  facilitating a complete understanding for readers regardless of their background in mathematics. A wealth of computational and theoretical exercises  ranging from basic to complex  allows readers to test their comprehension of the material. In addition  detailed historical notes and biographies of mathematicians provide context for and illuminate the discussion of key topics. A solutions manual is also available for readers who would like access to partial solutions to the books exercises. Introduction to Abstract Algebra  Fourth Edition is an excellent book for courses on the topic at the upper-undergraduate and beginning-graduate levels. The book also serves as a valuable reference and self-study tool for practitioners in the fields of engineering  computer science  and applied mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651954204725,"sku":"ByrdShop_1118135350","price":127.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781118135358.jpg?v=1781847317","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/introduction-to-abstract-algebra-9781118135358","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}