Algebraic Varieties: 172 (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, Series Number 172) - Softcover

Book 161 of 387: London Mathematical Society Lecture Notes

Kempf, George R.

 
9780521426138: Algebraic Varieties: 172 (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, Series Number 172)

Synopsis

An introduction to the theory of algebraic functions on varieties from a sheaf theoretic standpoint.

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Review

"...the material is presented in a nice way; the author uses geometric language...recommended for graduate students who are interested in algebraic geometry." Gerhard Pfister, Mathematical Reviews

"Excellent background for study of schemes." American Mathematical Monthly

Book Description

In this book Professor Kempf gives an introduction to the theory of algebraic functions on varieties from a sheaf theoretic standpoint. By taking this view he is able to give a clean and lucid account of the subject which will be easily accessible to all newcomers to algebraic varieties.

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