This book is mainly intended for first-year University students who undertake a basic abstract algebra course, as well as instructors. It contains the basic notions of abstract algebra through solved exercises as well as a 'True or False' section in each chapter. Each chapter also contains an essential background section, which makes the book easier to use.

Mohammed Hichem Mortadreceived PhD degree from the University of Edinburgh (UK) in 2003. He is now a full Professor in Mathematics at the University of Oran 1 (Algeria). Prof. Mortad has authored several books and about 50 research papers.