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In this chapter we will outline the background needed for a course in abstract algebra. I have several books on abstract algebra and i use this book as a simplified guide to help me understand the concepts. Ene and herzog, gr obner bases in commutative algebra. Each section is followed by a series of problems, partly to check understanding marked with the letter \r.
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