{"product_id":"a-concrete-approach-to-abstract-jeffrey-bergen-9780128051481","title":"A Concrete Approach to Abstract Algebra: From the Integers to the Insolvability of the Quintic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Concrete Approach to Abstract Algebra: From the Integers to the Insolvability of the Quintic, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e provides a primer and reference on abstract algebra for readers whose interests lie in mathematics and information and physical sciences. Adopting the unique 'rings first' approach, the work provides a gentle transition into abstract structures that will make abstract algebra more natural to interested readers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to introducing the major concepts of modern algebra, the book covers numerous applications which are intended to illustrate the concepts and convince the reader of the utility and relevance of algebra today. This Second Edition features 40% new or revised content, including complete and self-contained proofs of the fundamental theorems of algebra and the Insolvability of the Quintic, and new coverage of commutative rings and linear transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey Bergen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0128051485\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780128051481\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Jeffrey Bergen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48998465732863,"sku":"9780128051481","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-concrete-approach-to-abstract-jeffrey-bergen-9780128051481","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}