Supplementary Problems for Zariski/Samuel's Commutative Alg.

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The discussion centers on finding supplementary problem books for "Commutative Algebra I-II" by Zariski/Samuel, which lacks exercises. Participants recommend "Introduction to Commutative Algebra" by Atiyah and Macdonald as a valuable resource, emphasizing the importance of completing its exercises. Additionally, the discussion highlights the interest in computational commutative algebra, particularly Grobner bases, and questions the compatibility of supplementary texts with Zariski/Samuel. Concerns about the availability and accuracy of solution manuals for these texts are also noted.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with "Commutative Algebra I-II" by Zariski/Samuel
  • Understanding of commutative rings and algebraic structures
  • Knowledge of Grobner bases in computational algebra
  • Experience with problem-solving in algebraic contexts
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Introduction to Commutative Algebra" by Atiyah and Macdonald for problem sets
  • Explore Eisenbud's textbook for additional exercises in commutative algebra
  • Investigate resources on Grobner bases and their applications
  • Look for solution manuals for Atiyah-Macdonald and Eisenbud's books, checking for accuracy
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Students and educators in mathematics, particularly those focusing on commutative algebra and seeking additional practice problems to enhance their understanding of the subject.

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Dear teachers,

I am curious if you know some good books that have problems well supplemented to "Commutative Algebra I-II" by Zariski/Samuel. I am really enjoying it, but it does not have any exercise, leaving me to try coming up with my own problems (it is fun to do, but I would like to solve some concrete problems too). Essentially, I would like books that contain a lot of problems about commutative algebra to supplement Zariski/Samuel (I am not planning to read those supplementary books).

Also, is it a good idea to read a book in the computational commutative algebra along with Zariski/Samuel? I am very interested in studying Grobner basis, which Z/S does not have.
 
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fresh_42 said:
I have this book, which is full of exercises. However, I don't know whether there is a solution manual to them.
(11 chapters with ≈10-30 exercises per chapter)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201407515/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Does it have similar flow as Z/S? If they cover topics in different arrangement or viewpoints, then the problem sets might not really suit the chapters well.
 
I don't know Z/S so I can't tell. It's a standard textbook on commutative rings.
 
Do every exercise in Atiyah-Macdonald. Alternatively, you could look at Eisenbud's book
 
mathers101 said:
Do every exercise in Atiyah-Macdonald. Alternatively, you could look at Eisenbud's book

I am using Z/S and A/M. I do not like Eisenbud; it is very verbose.
 
fresh_42 said:
I have this book, which is full of exercises. However, I don't know whether there is a solution manual to them.
(11 chapters with ≈10-30 exercises per chapter)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201407515/?tag=pfamazon01-20
There's some solution manual which you can find in library genesis, mind you someone warned me that there are fatal mistakes in this SM.
 
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