The "Algebraic Theory of Automata" is a textbook authored by Abraham Ginzburg and published by Elsevier Science & Technology Books in 1968 as part of the ACM Monograph Series. This hardcover book is written in English and serves as a comprehensive resource for teaching and learning about the theory of automata. With a focus on the algebraic aspects of automata, this textbook provides a detailed exploration of the subject in a clear and informative manner.