A Book of Abstract Algebra
Second Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by Charles C. Pinter
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Abstract Algebra, Science, and Nonfiction.
Accessible but rigorous, this outstanding text encompasses all of the topics covered by a typical course in elementary abstract algebra. Its easytoread treatment offers an intuitive approach, featuring informal discussions followed by thematically arranged exercises. Intended for undergraduate courses in abstract algebra, it is suitable for junio...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Abstract Algebra, Science, and Nonfiction.
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“The book "visual group theory" would be a nice choice. So would the abstract algebra book by C.C. Pinter.”
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