The second edition of this classic book on algebra by one of the most respected contemporary authors on the subject has been revised incorporating 20 years feedback. Throughout the text a strong linear algebraic approach is maintained by the author.

Concrete examples precede any abstractions or definitions so that the students’ understanding and interest of the subject are enhanced. Accordingly, the author has included more examples in the new edition. It is an ideal text for courses on the subject.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

Exercises have been added throughout the book
New topics have been introduced throughout the text
A short section on using continuity to deduce facts about linear operators
Proof that the alternating groups are simple
Section on spheres
Section on product rings
Cauchy’s theorem bounding the roots of a polynomial

Specifications

Book Details

Title	Algebra
Imprint	Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd
Product Form	Paperback
Publisher	Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd
Genre	Mathematics
Source Type	N
ISBN13	9788120343290
Book Category	Higher Education and Professional Books
BISAC Subject Heading	MAT000000
Book Subcategory	Mathematics and Science Books
ISBN10	9788120343290
Language	English
University	Mumbai University, Bangalore University, Pune University

University Books Details

Specialization	Mathematics, Computer Science Engineering, B.Sc(Mathematics)
Term	1st Semester

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Excellent book. I think that we are not able to judge about this book. I recommend this book for B.SC , M.SC , NPTEL exam , CMI entrance test, JAM , GATE , NBHM etc .

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Good quality product

Good book for linear algebra.

REKHA MISHRA

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Dec, 2021

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