{"product_id":"9780470876169","title":"Introductory Modern Algebra A Historical Approach","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroductory Modern Algebra\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Historical Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSaul Stahl\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ Algebra \/ Abstract\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Stahl offers the solvability of equations from the historical point of view...one of the best books available to support a one-semester introduction to abstract algebra.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroductory Modern Algebra: A Historical Approach, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e presents the evolution of algebra and provides readers with the opportunity to view modern algebra as a consistent movement from concrete problems to abstract principles. With a few pertinent excerpts from the writings of some of the greatest mathematicians, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e uniquely facilitates the understanding of pivotal algebraic ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author provides a clear, precise, and accessible introduction to modern algebra and also helps to develop a more immediate and well-grounded understanding of how equations lead to permutation groups and what those groups can inform us about such diverse items as multivariate functions and the 15-puzzle. Featuring new sections on topics such as group homomorphisms, the RSA algorithm, complex conjugation, the factorization of real polynomials, and the fundamental theorem of algebra, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn in-depth explanation of the principles and practices of modern algebra in terms of the historical development from the Renaissance solution of the cubic equation to Dedekind's ideals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical discussions integrated with the development of modern and abstract algebra in addition to many new explicit statements of theorems, definitions, and terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new appendix on logic and proofs, sets, functions, and equivalence relations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 1,000 new examples and multi-level exercises at the end of each section and chapter as well as updated chapter summaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroductory Modern Algebra: A Historical Approach, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate courses in modern and abstract algebra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAUL STAHL, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas. In addition to authoring six previous books and more than thirty papers in the field of geometry, Dr. Stahl has twice been the recipient of the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award from the Mathematical Association of America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 August 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470876169\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e464\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379163099276,"sku":"9780470876169","price":122.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470876169_32c6313b-da13-41b8-8c15-3129da14bf96.jpg?v=1780112766","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470876169","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}