Abstract Algebra

by Ronald Solomon

In the same way the subject evolved historically, Ronald Solomon lets the abstract concepts emerge gradually from less abstract problems about geometry, polynomials, numbers, and more. Solomon also strongly emphasizes the connections between algebra and other areas of mathematics --analysis (the infinitesimal calculus) and geometry. Students will see that the various areas of mathematics are not hermetically sealed off from each other and that most of the truly important achievements in mathematics have been the product of a fruitful interaction of different areas. Using this text, students will gain a true understanding of the subject while being creative mathematically as opposed to simply imitating template problems.

Genres: Mathematics

228 pages, Hardcover

First published December 28, 2002

Reviews

[Curtis Penner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is essentially a supplemental book. I believe it focuses more on algebraic geometry, a little bit of group theory, and not so much straight up abstract algebra. The writing was good. The problems were good, but as a supplementary set of problems.