An Introduction to Category Theory
Harold Simmons
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Description for An Introduction to Category Theory
Paperback. The basics of category theory beautifully explained with a wealth of exercises. Solutions are available online. Num Pages: 234 pages, 10 tables 220 exercises. BIC Classification: PBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358. 236 pages, 10 tables 220 exercises. The basics of category theory beautifully explained with a wealth of exercises. Solutions are available online. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PBF. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 13. Weight: 356.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
236
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521283045
SKU
V9780521283045
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About Harold Simmons
Harold Simmons is officially retired but still active in research. He also teaches postgraduate courses in the School of Mathematics at the University of Manchester.
Reviews for An Introduction to Category Theory
"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