Combinatorial group theory: a topological approach

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...

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Main Author: Cohen, Daniel E. 1934- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1989
Series:London Mathematical Society student texts 14
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Summary: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
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 310 Seiten)
ISBN:9780511565878
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511565878

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