{"product_id":"a-first-course-in-abstract-algebra-7e","title":"A First Course in Abstract Algebra, 7e","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Fraleigh John\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson India\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2003\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition ‏ : ‎ 7th\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback ‏ : ‎ 460 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 933251903X\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9332519039\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA First Course in Abstract Algebra\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eJohn B. Fraleigh\u003c\/b\u003e is a foundational pillar of undergraduate mathematics worldwide. It is widely regarded as one of the most accessible and student-friendly introductions to the rigorous world of algebraic structures. Fraleigh’s pedagogical approach is \"bottom-up,\" focusing on building intuition before diving into the high-level abstractions of modern algebra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe book covers the essential trinity of abstract algebra:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGroups:\u003c\/b\u003e The study of symmetry, permutations, and cyclic structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRings:\u003c\/b\u003e Systems that support both addition and multiplication, leading into the study of polynomials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFields:\u003c\/b\u003e The foundation for understanding number systems and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eGalois Theory\u003c\/b\u003e, which elegantly explains why there is no general solution for quintic equations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe text is famous for its clear, conversational tone and its \"Historical Notes\" section, which humanizes the mathematics by profiling the brilliant, and often tragic, lives of mathematicians like Abel and Galois. Its extensive exercise sets range from basic computations to challenging proofs, making it ideal for both beginners and those preparing for graduate study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJohn B. Fraleigh\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eUniversity of Rhode Island\u003c\/b\u003e. He earned his graduate degree from Princeton University and spent his career perfecting the art of mathematical pedagogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFraleigh is noted for his ability to deconstruct complex, intimidating theories into logical, bite-sized concepts. His work has influenced generations of mathematicians, and his textbook remains a staple because it strikes a rare balance: it is rigorous enough for a math major but clear enough for an interested scientist or engineer. Aside from algebra, he has also authored popular texts on linear algebra and calculus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51508765360426,"sku":"VASY-933251903X","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/91jo3F_CTrL._SL1500.jpg?v=1778146956","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/a-first-course-in-abstract-algebra-7e","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}