Groups, Graphs and Trees: An Introduction to the Geometry of Infinite Groups (London Mathematical Society Student Texts, Series Number 73) - Hardcover

Meier, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521895456 ISBN 13: 9780521895453

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This outstanding new book presents the modern, geometric approach to group theory, in an accessible and engaging approach to the subject. Topics include group actions, the construction of Cayley graphs, and connections to formal language theory and geometry. Theorems are balanced by specific examples such as Baumslag-Solitar groups, the Lamplighter group and Thompson's group. Only exposure to undergraduate-level abstract algebra is presumed, and from that base the core techniques and theorems are developed and recent research is explored. Exercises and figures throughout the text encourage the development of geometric intuition. Ideal for advanced undergraduates looking to deepen their understanding of groups, this book will also be of interest to graduate students and researchers as a gentle introduction to geometric group theory.

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About the Author

John Meier is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Lafayette College.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521895456
• ISBN 13: 9780521895453
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 244