Re: Abstract ("Modern") Algebra Book Recommendation
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Date: 02/28/05
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Date: 28 Feb 2005 02:41:54 -0800
Jason Pawloski wrote:
> Hello:
>
> At my university, there is a qualifier course in Abstract Algebra.
For
> reasons beyond anyone's comprehension, the book they choose for the
course -
> " A First Course In Abstract Algebra" by Fraleigh: - has exercises
that are
> "too routine" too adequately prepare for the qualifier. And hence,
the
> student is left holding the bag.
>
> If you are familiar with this book, I am in search of a
readily-available
> book that is more advanced than this book, but not too advanced. I
picked up
> "Modern Algebra" by Seth Warner, but it doesn't seem all that much
harder
> (though slightly more rigorous, as he defines Quotient Groups, it
seems).
>
> Anyone have any suggestions?
>
> I'd like to close by saying that our course is a little different
than most
> other universities, it seems, as fields and hence Galois theory is
not
> covered in the introductory level. Thus if you know of a book that
doesn't
> cover fields, its no problem.
>
> Thanks
> Jason
Try Abstract Algebra by Charles C. Pinter, it is easy reading and
contains what you are looking for.
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