Topics in Geometric Group Theory by Pierre De La Harpe

Topics in Geometric Group Theory by Pierre De La Harpe

In this book, Pierre de la Harpe provides a concise and engaging introduction to geometric group theory, a new method for studying infinite groups via their intrinsic geometry that has played a major role in mathematics over the past two decades. A recognized expert in the field, de la Harpe adopts a hands-on approach, illustrating key concepts with numerous concrete examples. The first five chapters present basic combinatorial and geometric group theory in a unique and refreshing way, with an emphasis on finitely generated versus finitely presented groups. In the final three chapters, de la Harpe discusses new material on the growth of groups, including a detailed treatment of the "Grigorchuk group". Most sections are followed by exercises and a list of problems and complements, enhancing the book's value for students; problems range from slightly more difficult exercises to open research problems in the field. An extensive list of references directs readers to more advanced results as well as connections with other fields.

de la Harpe, Pierre: - Pierre de la Harpe is a professor of mathematics at the Universitü¾Ž–”¼ de Genü¾Ž†”¼ve, Switzerland. He is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of several books, including La propriü¾Ž–”¼tü¾Ž–”¼ (T) de Kazhdan pour les groupes localement compacts and Sur les groupes hyperboliques d'aprü¾Ž†”¼s Mikhael Gromov.

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ISBN 13	9780226317212
ISBN 10	0226317218
Titel	Topics in Geometric Group Theory
Autor	Pierre De La Harpe
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	The University of Chicago Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2000-09-15
Seitenanzahl	310
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