Which one /sci/?

>>7694389
The one not in the picture on differential geometry obviously. Don't you know how autistic everyone here is?

>>7694391
Differential geometry is much less autistic than algebra. At least diff geo has reasonable applications and is based on intuition.

wikipedia, cuz algebra takes about an afternoon to learn

Basic Algebra by Jacobson

>>7694389
D+F is encyclopaedic but not bad, Artin is "nontraditional" in various senses.

Pinter desu senpai

>>7694389
Try Algebra: Chapter 0 by Aluffi.

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artin if you aren't very experienced and are looking for a more gentle introduction
dummit&foote if you're a wizard looking for a challenge

>>7694544
this one is nice for anyone between newfriend and elder wizard, especially if you want to learn category theory

What about an introductory book on algebra for physics?

>>7694816
Same books the math students use.

Fraleigh or Pinter (as the first book on Algebra and a preparatory book to Aluffi)?

>>7694822
There's no good math book that is for a different audience than math majors desu

All of those "X for Y" books are dumbed down af. You learn basically nothing.

Topics in Algebra by Herstein.