I am currently studying a basic course in abstract harmonic analysis. I do have a good background in abstract algebra and functional analysis but I have not done a course in Fourier analysis. Is it compulsory to have a background of Fourier analysis to grasp the concepts of abstract harmonic analysis or is a good background in abstract algebra and functional analysis sufficient to study harmonic analysis?
if possible,please mention some texts which do not consider much background of Fourier analysis for beginners in a basic abstract harmonic analysis course and are easier to understand....
thanks a lot...