Abstract Algebra

by I.N. Herstein

Providing a concise introduction to abstract algebra, this work unfolds some of the fundamental systems with the aim of reaching applicable, significant results.

Genres: Mathematics, Algebra, Reference, Academic

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Saquib Mohammad · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful and instructive text? I had already finished Judson's text Abstract Algebra: Theory and Applications before I started with this book. There were still so many things I rediscovered in a new way. The primary reason I picked up this book was to redo Sylow's Theorems since that was a major roadblock for me in any other text I tried but Herstein proved to be immensely lucid and helpful in this regard. All subsequent topics such as Ring and Field Theory proved to be simple and easy to read. Not a single page where I was stuck.

I can only recommend this book to everybody who has any interest in taking an abstract algebra course...EVER.

[njain23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

accessible

[Beau · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to abstract algebra. The strength is clearly the problem sets. There are many problems with difficulty ranging from very easy to very hard. The exposition is easy to follow. Most proofs are very clear. However, this is probably not the most friendly book for the average math major--it would take a lot of hard work to absorb all the material.

[Jc · Rating 3 out of 5]

I prefer Topics in Algebra by the same author.

[Aryan Prasad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book with lucid explanation, the list of examples and non examples were the icing on the cake.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the textbook for my first course in Abstract Algebra. I found it exceptionally useful for learning basic Abstract Algebra. The mathematics is presented in a very enlightening way. Now that I've moved beyond this material it is not as useful anymore. And I don't ever use this book as a reference. However, I recommend this book to anyone learning Abstract Algebra.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

This might be a difficult book if used as an introduction to abstract algebra. Problems vary in difficulty and the text moves quickly. Well-written otherwise and should be enjoyable for students who have a strong understanding of the material.

[Red John · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think is the best text for learning the material, but it could be worse. If you have a good teacher, then this book is fine.

[Lia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is easier to understand than the previous book by I.N Herstein, ' Topics in Algebra'. I came to like abstract algebra because of this book :)

[Qothrotun Nada · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic.

[Kevin Greenan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abstract algebra!

[Ivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice explanation and motivation to the subject