Commutative Algebra Tom Bennett and moral philosophy (past and

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" -Andy Hargreaves

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Commutative Algebra Tom Bennett and moral philosophy (past andThis book provides an introduction to classical methods in commutative algebra and their applications to number theory, algebraic geometry, and computational algebra. The use of number theory as a motivating theme throughout the book provides a rich and interesting context for the material covered. In addition, many results are reinterpreted from a geometric perspective, providing further insight and motivation for the study of commutative algebra.