Algebra: A Computational Introduction
by John Scherk
Publisher: Chapman & Hall 2000
ISBN/ASIN: 1584880643
ISBN-13: 9781584880646
Number of pages: 419
Description:
The book emphasizes the computational aspects of modern abstract algebra. Author has integrated the software Mathematica into the discussions -- especially in the group theory sections -- but is careful not to make any logical reliance on this software.
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