Elements of Modern Algebra, 8 edition

Book Description 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.
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Content

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