Description
Intended for beginning graduate-level courses, this text introduces various aspects of the theory of abstract algebra. The book is also suitable as independent reading for interested students at that level as well as a primary source for a one-semester course that an instructor may supplement to expand to a full year. Author Richard S. Pierce, a Professor of Mathematics at Seattle's University of Washington, places considerable emphasis on applications of the theory and focuses particularly on lattice theory.
After a preliminary review of set theory, the treatment presents the basic definitions of the theory of abstract algebras. Each of the next four chapters focuses on a major theme of universal algebra: subdirect decompositions, direct decompositions, free algebras, and varieties of algebras. Problems and a Bibliography supplement the text.
Author: Richard S. Pierce
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 01/14/2015
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9780486789989
ISBN10: 0486789985
BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics | Algebra | Abstract
- Mathematics | Algebra | General
After a preliminary review of set theory, the treatment presents the basic definitions of the theory of abstract algebras. Each of the next four chapters focuses on a major theme of universal algebra: subdirect decompositions, direct decompositions, free algebras, and varieties of algebras. Problems and a Bibliography supplement the text.
Author: Richard S. Pierce
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 01/14/2015
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9780486789989
ISBN10: 0486789985
BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics | Algebra | Abstract
- Mathematics | Algebra | General
About the Author
Richard S. Pierce was Professor of Mathematics at the University of Washington in Seattle.
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