An Introduction to Homological Algebra

Charles A. Weibel (Rutgers University, New Jersey), B. Bollobas, W. Fulton , A. Katok

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Cambridge University Pres
25 March 1996

Mathematics & Sciences; Algebra

Series: Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics

The landscape of homological algebra has evolved over the last half-century into a fundamental tool for the working mathematician. This book provides a unified account of homological algebra as it exists today. The historical connection with topology, regular local rings, and semi-simple Lie algebras are also described. This book is suitable for second or third year graduate students. The first half of the book takes as its subject the canonical topics in homological algebra: derived functors, Tor and Ext, projective dimensions and spectral sequences. Homology of group and Lie algebras illustrate these topics.

Intermingled are less canonical topics, such as the derived inverse limit functor lim1, local cohomology, Galois cohomology, and affine Lie algebras. The last part of the book covers less traditional topics that are a vital part of the modern homological toolkit: simplicial methods, Hochschild and cyclic homology, derived categories and total derived functors. By making these tools more accessible, the book helps to break down the technological barrier between experts and casual users of homological algebra.

By: Charles A. Weibel (Rutgers University New Jersey)
Series edited by: B. Bollobas, W. Fulton, A. Katok, F. Kirwan
Imprint: Cambridge University Pres
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9780521559874
ISBN 10: 0521559871
Series: Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics
Publication Date: 25 March 1996
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Chain complexes; 2. Derived functors; 3. Tor and Ext; 4. Homological dimensions; 5. Spectral sequences; 6. Group homology and cohomology; 7. Lie algebra homology and cohomology; 8. Simplicial methods in homological algebra; 9. Hothschild and cyclic homology; 10. The derived category; Appendix: category theory language.

Reviews for An Introduction to Homological Algebra

""It is...the ideal text for the working mathematician need- ing a detailed description of the fundamentals of the subject as it exists and is used today; the author has succeeded brilliantly in his avowed intention to break down 'the technological barriers between casual users and experts'."" Kenneth A. Brown, Mathematical Reviews ""By collecting, organizing, and presenting both the old and the new in homological algebra, Weibel has performed a valuable service. He has written a book that I am happy to have in my library."" Joseph Rotman, Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society