Sepanski offers an introductory undergraduate algebra text beginning with integers and modular arithmetic and following with group theory, ring theory, and field theory. The final section of the text deals with Sylow's theorems and Galois theory. Included are more than 750 exercises in a range of skill levels including some complex problems rarely seen in first course texts. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)