Topics in Algebra

Amply illustrated, Topics in Algebra stresses fundamentals of the math you need to succeed in algebra. Because it so enriches our lives, algebra warrants your conscientious study:

Lenses, with which we probe the sky, study microbes, film nature's beauty, and strengthen weak eyes, are designs based on algebra’s simple parabola. Paraboloids reflect beams of light that guide ships; and pierce the darkness before you. They amplify signals from space; and reflect signals from missiles, satellit...