TY - BOOK AU - Stahl,Saul TI - Introductory modern algebra: a historical approach SN - 9780470876169 (cloth) U1 - 512 23 PY - 2013/// CY - New Jersey PB - John Wiley KW - Abstract Algebra KW - Algebra N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 431-432) and index; 1. The early history -- 2. Complex numbers -- 3. Solutions of equations -- 4. Modular arithmetic -- 5. The binomial theorem and modular powers -- 6. Polynomials over a field -- 7. Galois fields -- 8. Permutations -- 9. Groups -- 10. Quotient groups and their uses -- 11. Topics in elementary group theory -- 12. Number theory -- 13. The arithmetic of ideals -- 14. Abstract rings-- Biographies-- Bibliography-- Solutions to selected exercises-- Index-- Notation N2 - Introductory modern algebra: a historical approach, second edition presents the evolution of algebra and provides readers with the opportunity to view modern algebra as a consistent movement from concrete problems to abstract principles ER -