Homological group theory proceedings of a symposium, held at Durham in September 1977, on "Homological and combinatorial techniques in group theory"

In 1977 several eminent mathematicians were invited to Durham to present papers at a short conference on homological and combinatorial techniques in group theory. The lectures, published here, aimed at presenting in a unified way new developments in the area. Group theory is approached from a geomet...

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Corporate Authors: Science Research Council (Great Britain), London Mathematical Society
Other Authors: Wall, C. T. C. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1979
Series:London Mathematical Society lecture note series
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Summary:In 1977 several eminent mathematicians were invited to Durham to present papers at a short conference on homological and combinatorial techniques in group theory. The lectures, published here, aimed at presenting in a unified way new developments in the area. Group theory is approached from a geometrical viewpoint and much of the material has not previously been published. The various ways in which topological ideas can be used in group theory are also brought together. The volume concludes with an extensive set of problems, ranging from explicit questions demanding detailed calculation to fundamental questions motivating research in the area. These lectures will be of interest mainly to researchers in pure mathematics but will also prove useful in connection with relevant postgraduate courses
Physical Description:ix, 394 pages digital
ISBN:9781107325449