Any recommendations for books on Group Theory/Abstract Algebra

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Finding a suitable textbook for group theory and abstract algebra can be challenging due to the often dry presentation and assumed prior knowledge in many resources. A recommended option is "An Introduction to Algebraic Structures" by Landin, which is noted for its accessibility and suitability for self-study. This book balances comprehensiveness with clarity, making it a good choice for those new to the subject.
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I'm fascinated with the bit on group theory/abstract algebra that I've learned so far, but I'm hard-pressed to find a good textbook on the subject. All of the textbooks I've looked at are terribly dry and seem to assume that you already know what they're teaching you.

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For my abstract algebra course, we used An Introduction to Algebraic Structures by Landin, which I thought was a very nice book. It's not too difficult either, so it would work well for a self study.
 
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