A Concrete Approach To Abstract Algebra

This concise and accessible book by W. W. Sawyer introduces abstract algebra using only high school?level algebra as a prerequisite. It starts with basic arithmetic and gradually builds to complex topics like polynomials, finite arithmetic, fields, vector spaces, and linear dependence. The final chapter applies modern algebra to prove the classical problem of angle trisection. Clear explanations, practical analogies, and solved exercises make it ideal for beginners transitioning to abstract mathematics.