An Introduction to Category Theory

An Introduction to Category Theory
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 237
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ISBN-10 : 9781139503327
ISBN-13 : 1139503324
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Category Theory by : Harold Simmons

Download or read book An Introduction to Category Theory written by Harold Simmons and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-22 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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