The Bible of Abstract Algebra

The Bible of Abstract Algebra

If you knew everything in this book you would be a MATH GOD! This is absolutely the most comprehensive abstract algebra book in the ENTIRE WORLD.

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The book is called "Algebra" and it is written by the infamous Serge Lang.

In this video I talk about the pros and cons of this book.

Please leave any comments or questions in the comment section below. Thank you:)

[matthr]

In an older edition, there was a problem asking the reader to open any book on Homological Algebra and prove all the theorems lol

[jcg]

I bought this book as a student 25 years ago. I'm still reading parts of it from time to time, as a non professional. I love it.

[valoraz]

I’m so pleased I stumbled across this channel.

[mariozamora]

I also recommend for very beginners: Abstract algebra a student-friendly approach by Laura Dos Reis. I think is one of the best to introduce the abstract algebra study in a constructive way.

[josh]

"I don't personally know anyone who knows everything in this book."

This is interesting to hear. When looking at textbooks like this I assumed you would have to master the whole text in your first year of grad school.

[thomaskim]

Professor Serge Lang obviously knows everything in the book.

[isaackleiner]

Thanks for the recommendation man! I don't know why but when you say "if you knew this book you would be an algebra good" just motivates me to study algebra and try to become an algebra god xdd.

[Kumurajiva]

I will definitely buy when I have decided to melt my brain.

[orbit]

Thanks for this! I just bought this book. I'm going to put it under my pillow at night and see if I can learn by osmosis while I sleep!

[maxpercer]

You should add a little bio on Serge Lang. He was a teacher at Yale, also had some controversial opinions on issues extra-mathematical. Like his view that HIV does not cause Aids.

[emmaburgess]

I love you guys, thanks for saving my life in my classes!

[ziffification]

I love all his Linear algebra books ...and I love springer and the yeARLY yELLOW bOOK SALE

[mariozamora]

Good recommendation, another
excellent book would be, Abstract algebra by John A. Beachy and William D. Blair. I think it is very complete and goes from easy to difficult, perfect for self study.

[Helmutandmoshe]

I think Jacobson Basic Algebra 1 and Basic Algebra 2 are pretty equivalent - two years of very thorough algebra up through the graduate level. Each author includes high level applications of the subject consonant with their interests.

[Gk]

I bought two books by Lang and they’re both great and thick as well

[TheAAZSD]

Creating content as I sign up for classes on subjects? Nice.

[lucianonotarfrancesco]

It’s a great book, but many people know all that and much more, any algebrist for sure knows all the definitions and theorems and it’s just the foundations

[pinklady]

I haven't yet reached graduate level, but I do though skim read their books and try to make sense of notations, jargons, etc.

[kamleshraghuwanshi]

😆😆😆😆😆 it's a beast.
Thanks yo Gallian sir. I have his book for it.

[sayanjitb]

I just found out another book on algebra "undergraduate text on algebra" by Serge lang. Please suggest which one is appropriate to choose as I am at undergrad level! Your suggestion would be appreciated.