Download or read book Introduction to the Theory of Abstract Algebras written by Richard S Pierce and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2015-01-21 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Suitable for introductory graduate-level courses and independent study, this text presents the basic definitions of the theory of abstract algebra. Following introductory material, each of four chapters focuses on a major theme of universal algebra: subdirect decompositions, direct decompositions, free algebras, and varieties of algebra. Problems and a bibliography supplement the text. "--