Commutative Algebra presents several of the most recent results from various areas related to both Noetherian and non-Noetherian commutative algebra. Topics include generalizations of cyclic modules, zero divisor graphs, class semigroups, forcing algebras, syzygy bundles, tight closure, Gorenstein dimensions, and more.

- Introduction.- 1. Principal-like Ideals and Related Polynomial Content Conditions (D.D. Anderson).- 2. Zero-divisor Graphs in Commutative Rings (D.F. Anderson, M. Axtell, J. Stickles).- 3. Class Semigroups and T-class Semigroups of Domains (S. Bazzoni, S. Kabbaj).- 4. Forcing Algebras, Syzygy Bundles, and Tight Closure (H. Brenner).- 5. Beyond Totally Reflexive Modules and Back: A Survey on Gorenstein Dimensions (L.W. Christensen, H.B. Foxby, H. Holm).- 6. On V-domains: A Survey (M. Fontana, M. Zafrullah).- 7. Tensor Products of Algebras Over a Field (H. Haghighi, M. Tousi, S. Yassemi).- 8. Multiplicative Ideal Theory in the Context of Commutative Monoids (F. Halter-Koch).- 9. Projectively-Full Ideals and Compositions of Consistent Systems of Rank One Discrete Valuation Rings: A Survey (W. Heinzer, J. Ratliff, D. Rush).- 10. Direct-sum Behavior of Modules Over One-dimensional Rings (R. Karr, R. Wiegand).- 11. The Defect (F.V. Kuhlmann).- 12. The Use of Ultrafilters to Study the Structure of a Commutative Ring (K.A. Loper).- 13. Integrally Closed Overrings of Two-dimensional Noetherian Domains (B. Olberding).- 14. Almost Perfect Domains and Their Modules (L. Salce).- 15. Characteristic p Methods in Characteristic Zero via Ultraproducts (H. Schoutens).- 16. Rees Valuations (I. Swanson).- 17. Weak Normality and Seminormality (M. Vitulli).

Commutative algebra is a rapidly growing subject that is developing in many different directions. This volume presents several of the most recent results from various areas related to both Noetherian and non-Noetherian commutative algebra. This volume contains a collection of invited survey articles by some of the leading experts in the field. The authors of these chapters are internationally renowned for their important contributions to various aspects of current research in commutative algebra. Some topics presented in the volume include: generalizations of cyclic modules, zero divisor graphs, class semigroups, forcing algebras, syzygy bundles, tight closure, Gorenstein dimensions, tensor products of algebras over fields, as well as many others. This book is intended for researchers and graduate students interested in studying commutative algebra.

Contains a collection of invited survey articles by some of the leading experts in commutative algebra. The included conributions have been carefully selected for their impact on the field. Prepresent various significant developments in both Noetherian and non-Noetherian commutative algebra.