Harold Simmons
An Introduction to Category Theory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521283045
- author:
- Harold Simmons
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 236
- Dimensions:
- 6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.60 (d)
- Genre:
- Mathematics, Mathematics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Category theory provides a general conceptual framework that has proved fruitful in subjects as diverse as geometry, topology, theoretical computer science and foundational mathematics. This textbook explains the fundamentals at a level suitable for newcomers to the subject. It gives the basic definitions, goes through various associated concepts 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. With over 200 exercises, including solutions available online, this book helps readers access the subject and makes it ideal for self-study or a taught introductory course. The book is an excellent introduction to category theory, making it suitable for beginning postgraduate mathematicians.
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