Combinatorial Group Theory: A Topological Approach (London Mathematical Society Student Texts) [Paperback]

Daniel E. Cohen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521349362 | ISBN-13: 978-0521349369 | Publication Date: August 25, 1989

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.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (August 25, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521349362
• ISBN-13: 978-0521349369
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,317,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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