Introduction to ring and module theory (Q7021909)

This book is mainly devoted to ring theory, module theory, and category theory, while also addressing selected concepts from other algebraic structures such as groups and semigroups. The text is written in a pedagogically engaging and clear style; in addition, it offers thorough explanations and careful attention to detail. A fine selection of exercises accompanies each topic, supporting active learning and problem-solving. These significant qualities indicate the author's rich teaching experience in the field of algebra. Being intended for advanced undergraduate and master's students in mathematics, the book serves as a foundational resource for a first course in rings and modules, suitable for both classroom instruction and self-study. \par The review concludes with an overview of the book's chapters. Chapter 1 introduces foundational concepts, including the definitions of rings, modules, sets of generators, categories, and functors. Chapter 2 explores some key classes of modules such as free, projective, simple, semisimple, Noetherian, Artinian modules, and modules of finite composition length. Chapter 3 focuses on Artinian rings and presents essential results including the Artin-Wedderburn theorem, the Hopkins-Levitzki theorem, the Jacobson radical, and Maschke's theorem. Chapter 4 covers additional core topics in ring theory, such as local rings, injective modules, projective covers, injective envelopes, Goldie dimension, direct limits, and inverse limits. Chapter 5 provides an introduction to additive and abelian categories, while Chapter 6, presented as an appendix, investigates basic notions from set theory.