Difference between revisions of "Abstract algebra"

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Abstract algebra is the study of algebras besides standard elementary [[algebra]].
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'''Abstract algebra''' is the study of general algebraic structures, such as [[group]]s, [[ring]]s, [[field]]s, and [[vector space]]s.  While there is little risk of confusion, mathematicians use the word ''algebra'' to describe this study, and only use the term ''abstract algebra'' to distinguish from [[elementary algebra]].
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 18:35, 19 November 2009

Abstract algebra is the study of general algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, fields, and vector spaces. While there is little risk of confusion, mathematicians use the word algebra to describe this study, and only use the term abstract algebra to distinguish from elementary algebra.

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