Current Topics in Complex Algebraic Geometry: 28 (Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Publications, Series Number 28) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107403847 ISBN 13: 9781107403840

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

The 1992/3 academic year at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute was devoted to complex algebraic geometry. This 1996 volume collects survey articles that arose from this event, which took place at a time when algebraic geometry was undergoing a major change. To put it succinctly, algebraic geometry has opened up to ideas and connections from other fields that have traditionally been far away. The editors of the volume, Herbert Clemens and Janos Kollar, chaired the organizing committee. Activities were centered around themes, one per month, under the guidance of experts in each area. There were also four short workshops, which attracted many participants and helped considerably in communicating the new directions in algebraic geometry to a large audience. This book gives a good idea of the intellectual content of the special year and of the workshops.

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Review of the hardback: '... an overview of recent developments in the subject ... While this is inevitably a book for the expert, the contributors have tried not to become too technical.' Mathematica

Book Description

The 1992/3 academic year at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute was devoted to Complex Algebraic Geometry. This 1996 volume collects survey articles that arose from this event, which took place at a time when algebraic geometry was undergoing a major change.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1107403847
• ISBN 13: 9781107403840
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 172
• Editor: Clemens Herbert