Combinatorial Group Theory: A Topological Approach (London Mathematical Society Student...
by Daniel E. Cohen
Sales Rank: 3139954
$55.00At Amazon on 12-6-2008
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press August 25, 1989
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521349362
ISBN-13: 978-0521349369
Product Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
Product Description
In this book, developed from courses taught at the University of London, the author aims to show the value of using topological methods in combinatorial group theory. The topological material is given in terms of the fundamental groupoid, giving results and proofs that are both stronger and simpler than the traditional ones. Several chapters deal with covering spaces and complexes, an important method, which is then applied to yield the major Schreier and Kurosh subgroup theorems. The author presents a full account of Bass-Serre theory and discusses the word problem, in particular, its unsolvability and the Higman Embedding Theorem. Included for completeness are the relevant results of computability theory.
Book Description
In this book, developed from courses taught at the University of London, the author aims to show the value of using topological methods in combinatorial group theory. The topological material is given in terms of the fundamental groupoid, giving results and proofs that are both stronger and simpler than the traditional ones.
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