Introduction to Algebra

Review from previous edition This clearly written exposition is accompanied by well-chosen exercises. This book should be useful as a textbook for most undergraduates courses on algebra.This is an extremely engaging introduction to abstract algebra by one of this country’s most prolific and creative algebraists. Recognising that although the axiomatic method is unavoidable it is intially uncomfortable for many students, he adopts a relatively informal style which is constantly encouraging without ever lapsing into imprecision. Aided by a relaxed, friendly expository style, his expertise, sureness of touch and contagious enthusiasm foralgebra shine through on every page this is a book to study, savour and enjoy’Altogether this is a concise but solid introduction into algebra and linear algebra’ Internationale mathematische Nachrichten

Peter Cameron has taught mathematics at Oxford University and Queen Mary, University of London, with shorter spells at other institutions. He has received the Junior Whitehead Prize of the London Mathematical Society, and the Euler Medal of the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications, and is currently chair of the British Combinatorial Committee.