Applied Algebra

Rating:
Summary: Excellent entry point!
Review: This is a great book for a first course in applied algebra for both students and former students. This book very nicely integrates introduction+motivation, enough theory, exercises with solutions and hints for computer aided exploration (via Maple, etc). Was used at Stanford for a 100 level course, and fits well in a quarter.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent entry point!
Review: This is a great book for a first course in applied algebra for both students and former students. This book very nicely integrates introduction+motivation, enough theory, exercises with solutions and hints for computer aided exploration (via Maple, etc). Was used at Stanford for a 100 level course, and fits well in a quarter.