Elements of Modern Algebra, 8th Edition

ELEMENTS OF MODERN ALGEBRA, Eighth Edition, with its user-friendly format, provides you with the tools you need to 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

Chapter 1. Fundamentals
Chapter 2. The Integers
Chapter 3. Groups
Chapter 4. More on Groups
Chapter 5. Rings, Integral Domains, and Fields
Chapter 6. More on Rings
Chapter 7. Real and Complex Numbers
Chapter 8. Polynomials
Appendix : The Basics of Logic