Classic Algebra

Fundamental to all areas of mathematics, algebra provides the cornerstone for the studenta s development. The concepts are often intuitive, but some can take years of study to fully absorb. For over twenty years, the authora 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. Table of Contents: Sets 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 form for matrices; solutions to exercises.