{"product_id":"abstract-algebra-a-first-course-9781032289397","title":"Abstract Algebra: A First Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbstract algebra is a branch of mathematics that studies properties of operations without specifying what types of number or object we work with. It is a student-centered textbook that introduces groups, rings, and fields, with a balanced introduction to groups, rings, and fields or a course that primarily emphasizes group theory. It also offers lists of projects at the end of each section, with ideas for investigative and expository projects. The exercises challenge the student to prove new results using the theorems presented in the text. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 557 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbstract algebra is a branch of mathematics that studies properties of operations without specifying what types of number or object we work with. It is a way of thinking about classes of sets equipped with binary operations, such as (+, -, ×, and ÷) on real numbers. This textbook intends to serve as a first course in abstract algebra, with a balanced introduction to groups, rings, and fields or a course that primarily emphasizes group theory. The writing style is student-centered, motivating definitions and offering many illustrative examples. Various sections or sometimes just examples or exercises introduce applications to geometry, number theory, cryptography, and many other areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book offers a unique feature in the lists of projects at the end of each section. The author does not view projects as just something extra or cute, but rather an opportunity for a student to work on and demonstrate their potential for open-ended investigation. The projects ideas come in two flavors: investigative or expository. The investigative projects briefly present a topic and posed open-ended questions that invite the student to explore the topic, asking and trying to answer their own questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpository projects invite the student to explore a topic with algebraic content or pertain to a particular application. The book is an excellent resource for students who want to learn abstract algebra and gain a deeper understanding of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1211g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032289397\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Lovett","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104666448122,"sku":"9781032289397","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1657880392636_book.jpg?v=1658001067","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/abstract-algebra-a-first-course-9781032289397","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}