Algebra: Chapter 0

Framsida
American Mathematical Soc., 2009 - 713 sidor
Algebra: Chapter 0 is a self-contained introduction to the main topics of algebra, suitable for a first sequence on the subject at the beginning graduate or upper undergraduate level. The primary distinguishing feature of the book, compared to standard textbooks in algebra, is the early introduction of categories, used as a unifying theme in the presentation of the main topics. A second feature consists of an emphasis on homological algebra: basic notions on complexes are presented as soon as modules have been introduced, and an extensive last chapter on homological algebra can form the basis for a follow-up introductory course on the subject. Approximately 1,000 exercises both provide adequate practice to consolidate the understanding of the main body of the text and offer the opportunity to explore many other topics, including applications to number theory and algebraic geometry. This will allow instructors to adapt the textbook to their specific choice of topics and provide the independent reader with a richer exposure to algebra. Many exercises include substantial hints, and navigation of the topics is facilitated by an extensive index and by hundreds of cross-references.
 

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Set theory and categories
1
Chapter II Groups first encounter
41
Chapter III Rings and modules
119
Chapter IV Groups second encounter
187
Chapter V Irreducibility and factorization in integral domains
243
Chapter VI Linear algebra
305
Chapter VII Fields
385
Chapter VIII Linear algebra reprise
483
Chapter IX Homological algebra
559
Index
699
Back Cover
715
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