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Author: David R. Finston ,
Patrick J. Morandi
Publisher: Birkhauser Verlag AG
Imprint: Birkhauser Verlag AG
Edition: 2014 ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.617kg
ISBN: 9783319044972
ISBN 10: 3319044974
Pages: 187
Publication Date: 11 September 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
“The essential characteristic of this book is the ‘down-to-earth’ presentation on the most fundamental aspects of modern algebra. This book is indeed accessible to a general audience without prior knowledge of modern algebra … .” (Haohao Wang, Mathematical Reviews, April, 2017) “Finston and Morandi intend to develop the structures and basic theorems of modern algebra through applications that have relevance to the students’ daily lives. … For the vast majority of their students this will be their final abstract algebra course. … do an excellent job of introducing students to the theory of abstract algebra and its applications.” (Ellen Ziliak, MAA Reviews, June, 2015) “Finston (Brooklyn College) and Morandi (New Mexico State Univ.) have taken on the daunting task of writing an abstract algebra text for students who are majoring in math, math education, or computer science and emphasizing applications to cover in one semester. The well-written work is organized to meetthe authors' stated goals. … Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and faculty.” (J. R. Burke, Choice, Vol. 52 (9), May, 2015) “This book can be used in various situations: for an applied algebra course, for courses designed for secondary mathematics teachers, for programs of Master’ degree in middle school mathematics education or a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics. … The book is structured in ten chapters.” (Florentina Chirteş, zbMATH, Vol. 1304, 2015)
From the book reviews: This book can be used in various situations: for an applied algebra course, for courses designed for secondary mathematics teachers, for programs of Master degree in middle school mathematics education or a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics. The book is structured in ten chapters. (Florentina Chirte, zbMATH, Vol. 1304, 2015)
Finston and Morandi intend to develop the structures and basic theorems of modern algebra through applications that have relevance to the students' daily lives. ... For the vast majority of their students this will be their final abstract algebra course. ... do an excellent job of introducing students to the theory of abstract algebra and its applications. (Ellen Ziliak, MAA Reviews, June, 2015) Finston (Brooklyn College) and Morandi (New Mexico State Univ.) have taken on the daunting task of writing an abstract algebra text for students who are majoring in math, math education, or computer science and emphasizing applications to cover in one semester. The well-written work is organized to meet the authors' stated goals. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and faculty. (J. R. Burke, Choice, Vol. 52 (9), May, 2015) This book can be used in various situations: for an applied algebra course, for courses designed for secondary mathematics teachers, for programs of Master' degree in middle school mathematics education or a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics. ... The book is structured in ten chapters. (Florentina Chirtes, zbMATH, Vol. 1304, 2015)
Author Information
The author is a professor at XX University.
