This is a revised and updated version of a highly-regarded classic text by one of the foremost algebraist in the UK.

A revised and updated version of a classic text Advanced topics in algebra are presented by one of the foremost algebraists in the UK

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This is the first volume of a revised edition of P.M. Cohn's classic three-volume text Algebra, widely regarded as one of the most outstanding introductory algebra textbooks. This volume covers the important results of algebra. Readers should have some knowledge of linear algebra, groups and fields, although all the essential facts and definitions are recalled.

Zusammenfassung
In this first volume, the author covers the important results of algebra; The coverage is comprehensive and includes topics such as: - Groups - lattices and categories - rings, modules and algebras - fields The author gives a clear account, supported by worked examples, with full proofs.

Inhalt

1. Sets.- 2. Groups.- 3. Lattices and Categories.- 4. Rings and Modules.- 5. Algebras.- 6. Multilinear Algebra.- 7. Field Theory.- 8. Quadratic Forms and Ordered Fields.- 9. Valuation Theory.- 10. Commutative Rings.- 11. Infinite Field Extensions.- List of Notations.- Author Index.