{"product_id":"9781032778914-contemporary-abstract-algebra","title":"Contemporary Abstract Algebra","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eContemporary Abstract Algebra\u003c\/i\u003e, 11e \u003c\/strong\u003estresses the importance of obtaining a solid introduction to the traditional topics, while at the same time presenting abstract algebra as a contemporary and very much active subject which is currently being used by working physicists, chemists, and computer scientists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Abstract Algebra\u003c\/em\u003e, Eleventh Edition \u003c\/strong\u003eis intended for a course whose main purpose is to enable students to do computations and write proofs. This text stresses the importance of obtaining a solid introduction to the traditional topics, while at the same time presenting abstract algebra as a contemporary and very much active subject, which is currently being used by working physicists, chemists, and computer scientists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly four decades, this classic text has been widely appreciated by instructors and students alike. The book offers an enjoyable read and conveys and develops enthusiasm for the beauty of the topics presented. It is comprehensive, lively, and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will learn how to do computations and write proofs. A unique feature of the book are exercises that build the skill of generalizing, a skill that students should develop, but rarely do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples elucidate the definitions, theorems, and proof techniques; exercises facilitate understanding, provide insight, and develop the ability to do proofs. The hallmark features of previous editions of the book are enhanced in this edition. These include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good mixture of approximately 1900 computational and theoretical exercises appearing in each chapter that synthesizes concepts from multiple chapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack-of-the-book skeleton solutions and hints to odd-numbered exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 300 worked-out examples ranging from routine computations to the more challenging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks to interactive True\/False questions with comments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks to computer exercises that utilize interactive software available on the author's website, stressing guessing and making conjectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany applications from scientific and computing fields, as well as some from everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous historical notes and biographies that spotlight the people and events behind the mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotivational and humorous quotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of figures, photographs, and tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges to the eleventh edition include new exercises, examples, biographies, and quotes, and an enrichment of the discussion portions. These changes accentuate and enhance the hallmark features that have made previous editions of the book a comprehensive, lively, and engaging introduction to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many partial solutions and sketches for the odd-numbered exercises appear in the book, an Instructor’s Solutions Manual offers solutions for all the exercises. A \u003ci\u003eStudent's Solution Manual\u003c\/i\u003e has comprehensive solutions for all odd-numbered exercises, many even-numbered exercises, and numerous alternative solutions as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56116239499638,"sku":"9781032778914","price":118.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_35835322_89258b8b-b3b6-47b1-a281-ba33327c2206.jpg?v=1756320229","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781032778914-contemporary-abstract-algebra","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}