Best Abstract Algebra
The book carefully develops the theory of different algebraic structures, beginning from basic definitions to some in-depth results, using numerous examples and exercises to aid the reader's understanding.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very chatty, but explains things clearly and covers a wide breadth of topics."
"Excellent treatment of the subject."
"I just took a course using this book, which is comprehensive and easy to follow."
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He introduces many advanced and peripheral subjects in the plentiful exercises, which are accompanied by ample instruction and commentary and offer a wide range of experiences to students at different levels of ability.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"His introduction is excellent and it's interesting to realize that the algebra we learn in elementary school is just one out of about 200 algebras that mathematicians have analyzed."
"I need books that go at a nice relaxed pace, and which give me plenty of opportunities to work interesting problems. Pinter excels at breaking down complicated concepts into very small, practically painless steps. The index is pretty crummy, and the many sections of exercises are not labeled in a way that lets you see what subjects are being developed."
"Pinter's book covers a lot of ground, but it is aimed squarely at students (including autodidacts) who have the beginnings of what is nebulously referred to as 'mathematical maturity'."
"This is first time in my life I can read a math book as fast as reading a fiction. I feel I will come back to those books I gave up a long time ago."
"A rigorous presentation that reads more like an interesting essay that a math text, yet it is a thorough summary of the subject."
"I am able to navigate these pretty easily and have not discovered many true mistakes (on the part of the author that is). A real novice could easily get confused and may not be able to mentally correct some typos on the fly. Also navigation through the book is different than the typical and not as efficient but once I learned what was needed it is tolerable."
"That being said, the book is very clear, I understand all the steps, exercises are great, not-too-hard-not-too-boring, the author really writes well and it makes you feel like you have a tutor with you helping you move forward."
For a subject that is a challenge at all levels of education, this chart covers principles for basic algebra, intermediate algebra and college algebra courses.
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Best Abstract Algebra
He introduces many advanced and peripheral subjects in the plentiful exercises, which are accompanied by ample instruction and commentary and offer a wide range of experiences to students at different levels of ability.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"His introduction is excellent and it's interesting to realize that the algebra we learn in elementary school is just one out of about 200 algebras that mathematicians have analyzed."
"I need books that go at a nice relaxed pace, and which give me plenty of opportunities to work interesting problems. Pinter excels at breaking down complicated concepts into very small, practically painless steps. The index is pretty crummy, and the many sections of exercises are not labeled in a way that lets you see what subjects are being developed."
"Pinter's book covers a lot of ground, but it is aimed squarely at students (including autodidacts) who have the beginnings of what is nebulously referred to as 'mathematical maturity'."
"This is first time in my life I can read a math book as fast as reading a fiction. I feel I will come back to those books I gave up a long time ago."
"A rigorous presentation that reads more like an interesting essay that a math text, yet it is a thorough summary of the subject."
"I am able to navigate these pretty easily and have not discovered many true mistakes (on the part of the author that is). A real novice could easily get confused and may not be able to mentally correct some typos on the fly. Also navigation through the book is different than the typical and not as efficient but once I learned what was needed it is tolerable."
"That being said, the book is very clear, I understand all the steps, exercises are great, not-too-hard-not-too-boring, the author really writes well and it makes you feel like you have a tutor with you helping you move forward."
Best Linear Algebra
If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. 9780134022697 / 0134022696 Linear Algebra and Its Applications plus New MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e. This text makes these concepts more accessible by introducing them early in a familiar, concrete R n setting, developing them gradually, and returning to them throughout the text so that when they are discussed in the abstract, students are readily able to understand. Lay is also a coauthor of several mathematics texts, including Introduction to Functional Analysis with Angus E. Taylor, Calculus and Its Applications , with L. J. Goldstein and D. I. Schneider, and Linear Algebra Gems–Assets for Undergraduate Mathematics, with D. Carlson, C. R. Johnson, and A. D. Porter. David Lay has received four university awards for teaching excellence, including, in 1996, the title of Distinguished Scholar—Teacher of the University of Maryland. In 1994, he was given one of the Mathematical Association of America’s Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics. David Lay is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Canadian Mathematical Society, the International Linear Algebra Society, the Mathematical Association of America, Sigma Xi, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematics Association of America, and the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. Judi has received three teaching awards: two Inspiring Teaching awards at the University of Regina, and the Thomas Lutz College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award at Washington State University. She has been an active member of the International Linear Algebra Society and the Association for Women in Mathematics throughout her career and has also been a member of the Canadian Mathematical Society, the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Good book."
"I liked the study guide, but the "see the text" responses and failing to answer T/F questions was absolutely annoying (although I saw Lay's purpose b/c I did learn more by looking it up, it was just time-consuming)."
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Best Elementary Algebra
Book by James Stewart.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In all, I would say someone making an honest effort could learn the subject matter from this text while supplementing any of the great free online resources that are out there (such as Khan Academy)."
"I used this book for AP Calc AB in High School and also for MTH 161 and 162 in college. So by all means, this book is great quantity wise, but the quality of the the examples and practice problems might disappoint you if you don't have the help form someone who knows what they are talking about."
"Great book in good condition."
"I am not personally taking calculus however I took one look at this book and I couldn't resist."
"I'm not sure why schools use this textbook when there are definitely more "learner friendly" books available."
"Nice for classes, and learning calculus."
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"Great book if you already know Calc, terrible if you are learning for the first time."
Best Intermediate Algebra
If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. 9780134022697 / 0134022696 Linear Algebra and Its Applications plus New MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e. This text makes these concepts more accessible by introducing them early in a familiar, concrete R n setting, developing them gradually, and returning to them throughout the text so that when they are discussed in the abstract, students are readily able to understand. Lay is also a coauthor of several mathematics texts, including Introduction to Functional Analysis with Angus E. Taylor, Calculus and Its Applications , with L. J. Goldstein and D. I. Schneider, and Linear Algebra Gems–Assets for Undergraduate Mathematics, with D. Carlson, C. R. Johnson, and A. D. Porter. David Lay has received four university awards for teaching excellence, including, in 1996, the title of Distinguished Scholar—Teacher of the University of Maryland. In 1994, he was given one of the Mathematical Association of America’s Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics. David Lay is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Canadian Mathematical Society, the International Linear Algebra Society, the Mathematical Association of America, Sigma Xi, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematics Association of America, and the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. Judi has received three teaching awards: two Inspiring Teaching awards at the University of Regina, and the Thomas Lutz College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award at Washington State University. She has been an active member of the International Linear Algebra Society and the Association for Women in Mathematics throughout her career and has also been a member of the Canadian Mathematical Society, the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Good book."
"I liked the study guide, but the "see the text" responses and failing to answer T/F questions was absolutely annoying (although I saw Lay's purpose b/c I did learn more by looking it up, it was just time-consuming)."
"The text refers to this study guide, but the study guide refers back to the book for the detailed explanation."
"Excellent deliverly and product just in time for my semester."
"I've just used this book for only two weeks and so far I like it."
"This book is very hard to understand."