Abstract algebra and solution by radicals

by John E. Maxfield

This advanced undergraduate-level introductory textbook first addresses groups, rings, fields and polynomials, then provides coverage of Galois theory and the proof of the unsolvability by radicals of the general equations of degree 5. With many examples, illustrations, commentaries and exercises. Includes 13 appendices. Recommended for teacher education by The American Mathematical Monthly. 1971 edition.

Genres: Mathematics, Algebra

203 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Steven Harmon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of loses steam in the 3rd act

[Amar Pai · Rating 3 out of 5]

You can get this cheap... ah Dover, where would we be without your cheap old math paperbacks.

It doesn't cover ideals. The whole book builds towards Galois theory as a climax.

Good as a supplement to a more modern algebra textbook...