Considered a classic by many, John Fraleigh's A First Course in Abstract Algebra is an in-depth introductory text for the Abstract Algebra course. Focused on groups, rings and fields, this text gives students a firm foundation for more specialized work by emphasizing an understanding of the nature of algebraic structures. It is geared towards high level courses at schools with strong math programs. *New exercises have been written, while past exercises have been revised and modifed. *Classical approach to abstract algebra. *Focus on applications of abstract algebra. *Classic text for the high end of the market - known and loved in this discipline. It is geared towards high level courses at schools with strong maths programs *Accessible pedagogy includes historical notes written by Victor Katz (author of another AWL book The History of Mathematics), an authority in this area *By opening with a study of group theory, this text provides students with an easy transition to axiomatic mathematics
- ISBN10 0201474360
- ISBN13 9780201474367
- Publish Date 8 February 1999 (first published December 1967)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Addison Wesley
- Edition 6th edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 560
- Language English