Abstract Algebra: An Introduction

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Summary: Not the best book for undergrads....
Review: This was the text used in both semesters of my undergrad algebra and I was really disappointed in it. The sequence we used was to start with rings and then into fields. During the first semester the instructor did an excellent job in making up for shortcomings in the text. The second semester (group theory) was a complete loss as I had both a bad text and a bad instructor. Joseph Rotman writes a FAR better algebra text, especially on the topic of group theory. I study algebraic topology and thank GOD everyday for Rotman!