Abstract Algebra by David S. Dummit is an extensive textbook that makes the power and beauty of abstract algebra insightfully clear. This book focuses on the theory of algebraic structures and highlights the connections between different areas of mathematics. It is suitable for advanced undergraduate and master’s students who want to delve into algebra.
Description
This revision of Dummit and Foote's introduction to abstract algebra provides a thorough treatment of various algebraic concepts. The text shows how the power and beauty of mathematics arises from the interaction between different subfields. With clear definitions, examples, and exercises, the book supports a deep understanding of abstract structures and their applications.
The material is designed for a complete course in abstract algebra at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level, with enough content for multiple specialized follow-up studies, such as algebraic number theory, algebraic topology, algebraic geometry, representation theory, and Lie groups.
Product specifications
- Author: David S. Dummit (University of Vermont, VT)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 2003-06-30
- Number of pages: 944
- ISBN: 9780471433347
- Subject: Algebra
- BISAC: MATHEMATICS / Algebra / General
About the author
David S. Dummit and Richard M. Foote are the authors of Abstract Algebra, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.