P. M. Cohn, University College London, UK.

• Sets and Mappings. Integers and Rational Numbers. Groups. Vector Spaces and Linear Mappings. Linear Equations. Rings and Fields. Determinants. Quadratic Forms. Further Group Theory. Rings and Modules. Normal Forms for Matrices. Appendices. Solutions to the Exercises. Further Reading. Some Frequently Used Notations. Index.

"This book provides an excellent choice for those studying a firstcourse in algebra ...." (Zentralblatt Math, April 2001) "It's coverage of algebra is impressively wide" (Times HigherEducation Supplement - Textbook Guide, 30 November 2001) "This text combines parts of Cohn s tree-volume set...into onevolume suitable for undergraduate work and self-study." (SciTechBook News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)

P. M. Cohn, University College London, UK.

• Sets and Mappings. Integers and Rational Numbers. Groups. Vector Spaces and Linear Mappings. Linear Equations. Rings and Fields. Determinants. Quadratic Forms. Further Group Theory. Rings and Modules. Normal Forms for Matrices. Appendices. Solutions to the Exercises. Further Reading. Some Frequently Used Notations. Index.

"This book provides an excellent choice for those studying a firstcourse in algebra ...." (Zentralblatt Math, April 2001) "It's coverage of algebra is impressively wide" (Times HigherEducation Supplement - Textbook Guide, 30 November 2001) "This text combines parts of Cohn s tree-volume set...into onevolume suitable for undergraduate work and self-study." (SciTechBook News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)

P. M. Cohn, University College London, UK.

• Sets and Mappings. Integers and Rational Numbers. Groups. Vector Spaces and Linear Mappings. Linear Equations. Rings and Fields. Determinants. Quadratic Forms. Further Group Theory. Rings and Modules. Normal Forms for Matrices. Appendices. Solutions to the Exercises. Further Reading. Some Frequently Used Notations. Index.

"This book provides an excellent choice for those studying a firstcourse in algebra ...." (Zentralblatt Math, April 2001) "It's coverage of algebra is impressively wide" (Times HigherEducation Supplement - Textbook Guide, 30 November 2001) "This text combines parts of Cohn s tree-volume set...into onevolume suitable for undergraduate work and self-study." (SciTechBook News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)