ABSTRACT

Starting with the most basic notions, Universal Algebra: Fundamentals and Selected Topics introduces all the key elements needed to read and understand current research in this field. Based on the author's two-semester course, the text prepares students for research work by providing a solid grounding in the fundamental constructions and concepts o

part I|2 pages

I Fundamentals of Universal Algebra

chapter 1|18 pages

Algebras

chapter 2|26 pages

Lattices

chapter 3|32 pages

The Nuts and Bolts of Universal Algebra

chapter 4|56 pages

Clones, Terms, and Equational Classes

part II|4 pages

II Selected Topics

chapter 5|30 pages

Congruence Distributive Varieties

chapter 6|20 pages

Arithmetical Varieties

chapter 7|56 pages

Maltsev Varieties