Fundamental 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. This work, Classic Algebra, combines a fully updated Volume 1 with the essential topics from Volumes 2 and 3, and provides a self-contained introduction to the subject.
About the Author
P. M. Cohn, University College London, UK.
Features
Complete and rigorous coverage of the important basic concepts
Topics covered include sets, mappings, groups, matrices, vector spaces, fields, rings and modules
Written in a lucid style, with each concept carefully explained
Introduces more advanced topics and suggestions for further reading
Contains over 800 exercises, including many solutions
