Basic Algebra I

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: Nathan Jacobson

• Language: English

• Edition: 2

• ISBN: 9780486471891

• Pages: 528

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 1.0 inches

📝 About The Book

Basic Algebra I by Nathan Jacobson is a foundational classic in the field of abstract algebra, authored by one of the 20th century’s most respected algebraists. This second edition, published by Dover, is an essential resource for students, educators, and researchers seeking a deep and rigorous understanding of algebraic theory.

Used extensively in undergraduate and graduate curricula, this volume covers a wide spectrum of essential topics, including set theory, group theory, rings, modules, Galois theory, linear algebra, and associative algebra. Jacobson’s clear and thorough explanations, combined with his emphasis on structure and theory, provide readers with both a conceptual framework and the technical tools needed for advanced study.

The text is further enriched by its exploration of Lie and Jordan algebras, Boolean algebras, and lattices, making it more comprehensive than standard introductory texts. Exercises and carefully reasoned proofs appear throughout, supporting both classroom use and independent learning.

Renowned for its precision and academic depth, Basic Algebra I is also frequently paired with Volume II, which expands into topics typical of a first-year graduate course. Together, they represent one of the most authoritative and enduring treatments of algebra available.