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 I never knew math was this much fun!!!! August 15, 2001
qubit (Los Angeles, CA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Among all the branches of mathematics that I have come across in my undergraduate career I would have to say that Abstract Algebra was the best. Gallian's book made me appreciate the beauty and power of algebra. This book is full of surprises. It covers groups, rings and fields, and Gallian takes us into the lives of the mathematicians who have made this field of mathematics so ripe. There are ample references which I found helpful, and the book also has many real-world applications of Abstract Algebra, for instance RSA. The prose and the proofs are lucid and very precise. Each page of this book is worth reading! The price might be a little steep but it is worth it!
An excellent text on algebra!! Two thumbs up! January 24, 1999
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I recently took an abstract algebra course that used this text. I come from a physics background and found that this book explains the mathematics, notations, and general concepts very well. I would like to add that I had the privilege to take an undergraduate course in Calculus from Dr. Gallian. His lectures were the best I have yet to experience. His enthusiasm is portrayed in his books just as in his classroom. If you want to learn the mathematics, then read Gallian's book.
Wonderful Abstract Text January 5, 2005
Todd Tomalak
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is possibly the most addictive Abstract Algebra book ever. Filled with a wonderful selection of problems, Gallian discusses many aspects of groups and rings in a way that is enjoyable to study. The love of mathematics that is shown in this book is reflected by how Gallian eloquently weaves principles of group and ring theory with beautifully selected INTRUIGING problems. I enjoyed this book more than any other math text I have had.
Great Book! November 19, 2004
Max Nevill (BC, Canada)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I'm in a 4th year group theory class and have found this book to be highly useful in learning my course material. It gives lots of proofs, lots of excercises with lots of theory and good explanations. I have no complaints!
Great textbook September 27, 2007
M. A. Ortiz
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a math major in my junior year, and this is the first textbook I have actually enjoyed reading. It is full of useful examples and it is clearly written and structured so that it is very easy to follow.
I'd recommend this book to any student who is looking for a great resource to help them learn/understand abstract algebra.
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