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This revision of Dummit and Foote's widely acclaimed introduction to abstract algebra helps students experience the power and beauty that develops from the rich interplay between different areas of mathematics.
The book carefully develops the theory of different algebraic structures, beginning from basic definitions to some in-depth results, using numerous examples and exercises to aid the student's understanding. With this approach, students gain an appreciation for how mathematical structures and their interplay lead to powerful results and insights in a number of different settings.
The text is designed for a full-year introduction to abstract algebra at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level, but contains substantially more material than would normally be covered in one year. Portions of the book may also be used for various one-semester topics courses in advanced algebra, each of which would provide a solid background for a follow-up course delving more deeply into one of many possible areas: algebraic number theory, algebraic topology, algebraic geometry, representation theory, Lie groups, etc.
- ISBN-100471433349
- ISBN-13978-0471433347
- Edition3rd
- PublisherWiley
- Publication dateJuly 14, 2003
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions7.8 x 1.6 x 9.5 inches
- Print length944 pages
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- Publisher : Wiley; 3rd edition (July 14, 2003)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 944 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0471433349
- ISBN-13 : 978-0471433347
- Item Weight : 3.6 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.8 x 1.6 x 9.5 inches
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The presentation itself covers many topics which, taken together, make this an invaluable reference, for example group theory includes Burnside's theorem on solvability of certain finite groups (and at least mentions Feit-Thompson); ring theory includes a discussion of Gröbner bases; linear algebra includes symmetric and exterior algebras. A good introduction to algebraic geometry (the Nullstellensatz, localization, and some basic framework) is included. There is a solid introduction to representation theory via group rings and Wedderburn's theorem - an approach which is really more useful for applications than a pure group-theoretic introduction might have been.
Despite its broad coverage of topics, the book's development is extremely clear and easy-to-read. Because of the many examples and easy exercises, it is one of the most easy-to-understand texts I have seen. Every new idea is carefully defined and illustrated with multiple examples, proofs are very clear and painstaking. Indeed, given the methodical and well-motivated development, it's kind of a miracle that the text was able to include so much material; this is a testament to its excellent organization.
It's worth noting as well that the typographical layout is excellent for an advanced mathematics textbook. Rarely (if ever) have I read an advanced math textbook that was as well laid out typographically. There are, however, virtually no diagrams other than some subgroup lattices early on.
Caveats: there is little category theory - a choice I agree with at this level - and there is not much motivation of ideas outside math (or even outside algebra).
I would definitely recommend this book as an introduction, as a textbook, and as a reference. As a textbook, though, I might supplement it with some motivational notes on applications outside math (for example, coding theory, tiling, puzzles, and the like) and perhaps a few harder exercises, depending on the students.
I did supplement the book with Benedict Gross’ Harvard lectures which really helped in some areas but overall I could have got by without.
The price is fairly high, but the book is huge. There is plenty of material here and it's arguably one of the few math books worth the list price. Nevertheless, you'd be better off finding a used copy as there are most likely many people who could not handle the subject and returned the book. If you're serious about learning algebra this is a must-have book. It will prepare you well for more advanced studies. There also seems to be a problem with the binding as my book and many of my classmates had problems with the cover ripping or spine splitting.
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If you have a background in physics, like I do, it will help you with the more mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics.
This book combined with J.J. Sakurai's Advanced Quantum Mechanics is a great for studying.
There were certain topics that seem to constantly ridicule me but not after I acquired this book!! After indulging within the content of my ridiculed topics in this book I was finally able to challenge my problems and overcome them in my course and am now feeling much more confident about this module.
I am not sure what is with the negative commotion however it may be that they purchased the paperback version whereas I bought the hardback version which I strongly reccommend. You can find them from round about £75 from various Amazon sellers and I can vouch for this saying that thus is bargain.
Overall I reccommend this book to anyone doing an algebra module or even number theory aswell it is helping me a lot!!(or just buy it to learn eagerly if you really want to)













