Methods of Algebraic Geometry: Volume 2

by W. V. D. Hodge, D. Pedoe

Overview

Volume 2 gives an account of the principal methods used in developing a theory of algebraic varieties on n dimensions, and supplies applications of these methods to some of the more important varieties that occur in projective geometry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521469012
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/19/1994
Series:	Cambridge Mathematical Library , #2
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.83(d)

Table of Contents

Part I. Book 3: General Theory of Algebraic Varieties in Projective Space; 10. Algebraic varieties; 11. Algebraic correspondences; 12. Intersection theory; Part II. Book 4: Quadrics and Grassmann Varieties; 13. Quadrics; 14. Grassmann varieties.

Editorial Reviews

'This treatise … is notable for its clarity of treatment and for the rigour of its demonstrations, and will repay careful study even in those parts which deal with matters generally considered familiar.' Nature

'The book is well set out, and is a pleasure to work through.' The Times Literary Supplement

'Motivations are given. Examples of significant and useful varieties are numerous. All the algebra needed is given, and, what is more, these books tell how to translate geometry into algebra, and conversely.' Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society

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