Algebra (Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 73)

As a reference, this is simply an amazing book; tons of information are crammed into this book. The flip side is that if you are seeing this information for the first time, the presentation can be a little daunting. I started using this book in a class last year and hated it at first, because the presentation of material here is very densely packed together and not written for maximum clarity. For example, the chapter on category theory was the first time I'd seen the subject, and I found it frustrating, unlike the presentation given by, say, Rotman in his Algebraic Topology text. All of that said, though, I appreciate the book more now looking back on the material. Overall, if you haven't seen the material before, this is a fine book as long as you've got someone to help you through the rough spots. As a reference, though, this book is extraordinary.

More concise than Dummit /Foote, but less so than Lang; less pedantic than Dummit/Foote, but more so than Lang. Hungerford covers less material than either, but as far as the irreducible 'common core' of material goes, Hungerford is a great compromise between the other two. It's an excellent text to use for self-studying/reviewing.

Very detailed with many examples; a sensible organization for a first graduate course in Abstract Algebra!

One of the most comprehensive coverage of all basic and also some advanced topics that should be covered in a graduate level algebra course.On a different note, though I bought this book in used condition from Amazon Warehouse Deals, it was in almost new condition and was an awesome bargain at the price. Completely satisfied.

This book is good but is a little difficult for the first learner. If have already learned some basic algebra , it is ok to use this book

This is a decent graduate text for algebra. It can be a little dense at times and sometimes sparse on the details, but overall it's not a bad book. The only huge problem with it is that the binding was not well made and so the cover can fall off.

This text is quite readable. The definitions and theorems are clearly stated and the exercises thoroughly test comprehension while advancing ancillary ideas.

This book is dreadful if it is your first course in Abstract Algebra. The material presented in the chapter is not sufficient to do the problems at the end.

Livro em ótimo estado, sem marcas ou amarelão nas páginas. Sou docente e irei utilizar esse livro para preparar minhas aulas.

This is a very well written textbook on abstract algebra. Has a lot of information and it is very good also as a reference.

代数学の基本事項が簡潔に述べられていて、爽やかな印象を受けます。

This book is very basic and will accompany me for 4 years of study in the field of abstract algebra. It is very easy to read, therefore best for self-study. The book comes in amazing condition, just like new.