An Introduction to Category Theory
1st Edition
Published on 20. March 2012
978-1-139-18116-7 (ISBN)
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. 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.
Reviews / Votes
"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
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cambridge University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 10 Tables, black and white
File size
0,97 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-139-18116-7 (9781139181167)
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Harold Simmons
An Introduction to Category Theory
Book
09/2011
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An Introduction to Category Theory
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09/2011
Cambridge University Press
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Person
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.
Content
Preface; 1. Categories; 2. Basic gadgetry; 3. Functors and natural transformations; 4. Limits and colimits in general; 5. Adjunctions; 6. Posets and monoid sets; Bibliography; Index.
