A Course in Commutative Algebra / Graduate Texts in Mathematics Bd.256 (PDF)

The author is professor of algorithmic algebra at the Technische Universität München, in Munich. He regularly teaches courses in commutative algebra, invariant theory, and computer algebra. In 2007 he received an award from the state of Bavaria for excellence in teaching.

From the reviews:

“This recent addition to Springer’s famous Graduate Texts in Mathematics (GTM) series comprises a thorough, modern introduction to commutative algebra with the central concepts and results almost exclusively motivated by their applications in algebraic geometry. … The author writes in an engaging, reader-friendly manner. … The main concepts are deftly presented and well-motivated and key ideas and methods are clearly highlighted. … This textbook will be a very useful entrée for beginning graduate students … .” (Nick Lord, The Mathematical Gazette, Vol. 97 (539), July, 2013)

“This book is an introductory text to commutative algebra with the idea also of being a guide to the algorithmic branch of the subject. … this is a valuable and readable textbook on modern commutative algebra. It contains a huge number of exercises and it appeals to geometric intuition whenever possible. It can be highly recommended for independent reading or as material for preparation of courses.” (Alejandro Melle Hernandez, The European Mathematical Society, July, 2012)

“This book gives a modern introduction to commutative algebra for students who had a first course in abstract algebra and who are familiar with the most basic notions of topology. … The book can also serve as a first introduction to algebraic geometry. A strong feature of the book are the interesting exercises which nicely complement and illustrate the theory. Altogether this a stimulating book on a classical subject with an emphasis on the connection to algebraic geometry.” (J. Mahnkopf, Monatshefte für Mathematik, Vol. 164 (3), November, 2011)

“A student of algebraic geometry might naturally wish to make quick work of the algebraic prerequisites and progress. This volume’s focused selection of material and geometrically informed viewpoint are tailored to this purpose. … this is a useful, practical, and unintimidating book, especially suitable for advanced undergraduate