A straightforward explanation of the abstract principles common to science and mathematics, this helpful volume enables scientists and mathematicians to read and appreciate papers in fields different from their own. Topics include Euclid's algorithm; congruences; polynomials; complex numbers and algebraic fields; algebraic integers, ideals, and p-adic numbers and more. 1960 edition.
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Fundamental Concepts of Algebra by Bruce E. Meserve Presents the fundamental concepts of algebra illustrated by numerous examples, and in many cases, suitable sequences of exercises — without solutions. Preface. Index. Bibliography. 39 figures.
Modern Algebra by Seth Warner Standard text provides an exceptionally comprehensive treatment of every aspect of modern algebra. Explores algebraic structures, rings and fields, vector spaces, polynomials, linear operators, much more. Over 1,300 exercises. 1965 edition.
Introduction to the Geometry of Complex Numbers by Roland Deaux, Howard Eves Geared toward readers unfamiliar with complex numbers, this text explains how to solve problems that frequently arise in the applied sciences and emphasizes constructions related to algebraic operations. 1956 edition.
Algebraic Geometry by Solomon Lefschetz An introduction to algebraic geometry and a bridge between its analytical-topological and algebraical aspects, this text for advanced undergraduate students is particularly relevant to those more familiar with analysis than algebra. 1953 edition.
A Treatise on the Theory of Determinants by Thomas Muir A comprehensive single-volume treatments of determinants, this compilation features nearly all of the known facts about determinants up to the early 1930s. Includes 485 problems, plus numerous examples. 1933 edition.
Basic Algebra II: Second Edition by Nathan Jacobson This classic text and standard reference comprises all subjects of a first-yeargraduate-level course, including in-depth coverage of groups and polynomials and extensive use of categories and functors. 1989 edition.
