Higher Operads, Higher Categories
Tom Leinster
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Higher Operads, Higher Categories
by Tom Leinster
Published
August 9, 2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
448
ISBN-13
9780521532150
ISBN-10
0521532159
Description
Higher-dimensional category theory is the study of n-categories, operads, braided monoidal categories, and other such exotic structures. It draws its inspiration from areas as diverse as topology, quantum algebra, mathematical physics, logic, and theoretical computer science. The heart of this book is the language of generalized operads. This is as natural and transparent a language for higher category theory as the language of sheaves is for algebraic geometry, or vector spaces for linear algebra. It is introduced carefully, then used to give simple descriptions of a variety of higher categorical structures. In particular, one possible definition of n-category is discussed in detail, and some common aspects of other possible definitions are established. This is the first book on the subject and lays its foundations. It will appeal to both graduate students and established researchers who wish to become acquainted with this modern branch of mathematics.
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How many pages are in Higher Operads, Higher Categories?
This edition of Higher Operads, Higher Categories has approximately 448 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Higher Operads, Higher Categories?
For most readers, Higher Operads, Higher Categories typically takes between 9h 20m and 6h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 112,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Higher Operads, Higher Categories is approximately 112,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Higher Operads, Higher Categories?
Higher Operads, Higher Categories was written by Tom Leinster.
When was Higher Operads, Higher Categories published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 9, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.