Commutative Algebra, Volume 2 is a comprehensive textbook on the subject of commutative algebra, written by Oscar Zariski. This second volume continues the exploration of the foundations of commutative algebra, including topics such as integral dependence, localization, and completion. The book also covers more advanced topics such as homological algebra, local cohomology, and Grothendieck's theory of schemes. Throughout the book, Zariski provides clear and concise explanations of the concepts and techniques involved, accompanied by numerous examples and exercises to aid in understanding. This book is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers in algebra and related fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.