Algebraic Varieties / Edition 1

by G. Kempf

Overview

In this book, Professor Kempf gives an introduction to the theory of algebraic 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521426138
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/09/1993
Series:	London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series , #172
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.39(d)

Table of Contents

1. Algebraic varieties; 2. The preparation lemma; 3. Products: separated and complete varieties; 4. Sheaves; 5. Sheaves in algebraic geometry; 6. Smooth varieties and morphisms; 7. Curves; 8. Cohomology and the Riemann-Roch theorem; 9. General cohomology; 10. Applications; Appendices; Glossary; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...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

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