TY - BOOK AU - Pierce,Richard S. TI - Introduction to the theory of abstract algebras T2 - Dover books on mathematics SN - 0486789985 (paperback) AV - QA162 .P54 2014 U1 - 512/.02 23 PY - 2014/// CY - Mineola, New York PB - Dover Publications, Inc. KW - Algebra, Abstract N1 - Originally published: New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1968; Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143) and index N2 - "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. "-- ER -