An Introduction to Category Theory
Category 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...
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| Format | eBook Book |
| Language | English |
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Cambridge ; Tokyo
Cambridge University Press
2011
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| Edition | 1 |
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | Category 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. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliography and index |
| ISBN: | 110701087X 9781107010871 9780521283045 0521283043 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/CBO9780511863226 |