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082			_a512 ALU
100			_aAluffi, Paolo
245			_a Algebra: chapter 0
260			_bAmerican Mathematical Society, _aProvidence: _c2009
300			_axxi; 713p. _bhb; _c26 cm
365			_aUSD _b95.00
440			_aGraduate Studies in Mathematics; Vol. 104
520			_a"Algebra: Chapter 0 is a self-contained introduction to the main topics of algebra, suitable for a first sequence on the subject at the beginning graduate or upper-undergraduate level. The primary distinguishing feature of the book, compared to standard textbooks in algebra, is the early introduction of categories, used as a unifying theme in the presentation of the main topics. A second feature consists of an emphasis on homological algebra: basic notions on complexes are presented as soon as modules have been introduced, and an extensive last chapter on homological algebra can form the basis for a follow-up introductory course on the subject. Approximately 1,000 exercises both provide adequate practice to consolidate the understanding of the main body of the text and offer the opportunity to explore many other topics, including applications to number theory and algebraic geometry. This will allow instructors to adapt the textbook to their specific choice of topics and provide the independent reader with a richer exposure to algebra. Many exercises include substantial hints, and navigation of the topics is facilitated by an extensive index and by hundreds of cross-references."--Jacket.
650			_aAlgebra -- Textbooks.
650			_aMATHEMATICS /​ Algebra /​ Intermediate.
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