Elements of Modern Algebra, 7th Edition

ELEMENTS OF MODERN ALGEBRA 7e, with its user-friendly format, provides you with the tools you need to get succeed in abstract algebra and develop mathematical maturity as a bridge to higher-level mathematics courses.. Strategy boxes give you guidance and explanations about techniques and enable you to become more proficient at constructing proofs. A summary of key words and phrases at the end of each chapter help you master the material. A reference section, symbolic marginal notes, an appendix, and numerous examples help you develop your problem solving skills.

Table of Contents

1. Fundamentals
2. The Integers
3. Groups
4. More on Groups
5. Rings, Integral Domains, and Fields
6. More on Rings
7. Real and Complex Numbers
8. Polynomials
APPENDIX: The Basics of Logic
Answers to True/False and Selected Computational Exercises