London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series: Series Number 197: Two-Dimensional Homotopy and Combinatorial Group Theory

Hog-angeloni, Cynthi

ISBN 10: 0521447003 / ISBN 13: 9780521447003

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1993

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This book considers the current state of knowledge in the geometric and algebraic aspects of two-dimensional homotopy theory. Editor(s): Hog-Angeloni, Cynthia; Metzler, Wolfgang (Universitat Frankfurt); Sieradski, Allan J. (University of Oregon). Series Editor(s): Hitchin, N. J. Series: London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series. Num Pages: 428 pages, 115 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PBG; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 678. . 1994. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series: Series Number 197: Two-Dimensional Homotopy and Combinatorial Group Theory
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521447003
• ISBN 13: 9780521447003
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The geometric and algebraic aspects of two-dimensional homotopy theory are both important areas of current research. Basic work on two-dimensional homotopy theory dates back to Reidemeister and Whitehead. The contributors to this book consider the current state of research beginning with introductory chapters on low-dimensional topology and covering crossmodules, Peiffer-Reid identities, and concretely discussing P2 theory. The chapters have been skillfully woven together to form a coherent picture, and the geometric nature of the subject is illustrated by over 100 diagrams. The final chapters round off neatly with a look at the present status of the conjectures of Zeeman, Whitehead and Andrews-Curtis.

Book Description

Basic work on two-dimensional homotopy theory dates back to Reidemeister and Whitehead. The contributors to this book consider the current state of research beginning with introductory chapters on low-dimensional topology and covering crossmodules, Peiffer-Reid identities, and concretely discussing P2 theory.