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Introduction to Category Theory by Harold Simmons (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521283043
ISBN-139780521283045
eBay Product ID (ePID)109114800
Product Key Features
Number of Pages238 Pages
Publication NameIntroduction to Category Theory
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGroup Theory, Functional Analysis, Logic
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
AuthorHarold Simmons
Subject AreaMathematics
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2011-021721
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingAn
Reviews"This textbook presents a useful introduction to basic category theory, and would be suitable for a first course at the undergraduate level in computer science or mathematics." Steve Awodey, Mathematical Reviews, "This textbook presents a useful introduction to basic category theory, and would be suitable for a first course at the undergraduate level in computer science or mathematics." -Steve Awpdey, Mathematical reviews
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal512/.62
Table Of ContentPreface; 1. Categories; 2. Basic gadgetry; 3. Functors and natural transformations; 4. Limits and colimits in general; 5. Adjunctions; 6. Posets and monoid sets; Bibliography; Index.
SynopsisCategory theory provides a general conceptual framework that has proved fruitful in subjects as diverse as geometry, topology, theoretical computer science and foundational mathematics. Here is a friendly, easy-to-read textbook that explains the fundamentals at a level suitable for newcomers to the subject. Beginning postgraduate mathematicians will find this book an excellent introduction to all of the basics of category theory. It gives the basic definitions; goes through the various associated gadgetry, such as functors, natural transformations, limits and colimits; and then explains adjunctions. The material is slowly developed using many examples and illustrations to illuminate the concepts explained. Over 200 exercises, with solutions available online, help the reader to access the subject and make the book ideal for self-study. It can also be used as a recommended text for a taught introductory course., A crystal clear introduction to category theory that demystifies functors, natural transformations, limits and colimits, adjunctions and more. Any beginning postgraduate mathematician will find all they need in this excellent text to access the subject. Over 200 exercises are provided with solutions available online.
LC Classification NumberQA169
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