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Abstract algebra book with real life applications
Is there an abstract algebra book that emphasizes the applications to "real world" problems?
Update: By real world, I mean mostly related to physics or other sciences. But references to coding theory ...
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Applications of Banach Algebras and Operator Algebras
I am trying to learn operator algebra theory (I am tempted to start with Douglas' "Banach Algebra Techniques in Operator Theory").
One aspect that I am curious about is whether there are significant ...