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Introduction to the theory of abstract algebras /

Pierce, Richard S. 1927-

Introduction to the theory of abstract algebras / Richard S. Pierce. - Dover edition. - Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 2014. - 148 p : ill ; 23 cm - Dover books on mathematics .

Originally published: New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1968.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143) and index.

"Suitable for introductory graduate-level courses and independent study, this text presents the basic definitions of the theory of abstract algebra. Following introductory material, each of four chapters focuses on a major theme of universal algebra: subdirect decompositions, direct decompositions, free algebras, and varieties of algebra. Problems and a bibliography supplement the text. "--

0486789985 (paperback) 9780486789989 (paperback)

2014022421


Algebra, Abstract.

QA162 / .P54 2014

512/.02