The Geometry of the Word Problem for Finitely Generated Groups

by Tim Riley, Hamish Short, Noel Brady

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The origins of the word problem are in group theory, decidability and complexity. But through the vision of M. Gromov and the language of filling functions, the topic now impacts the world of large-scale geometry. This book contains accounts of many recent developments in Geometric Group Theory and shows the interaction between the word problem and geometry continues to be a central theme. It contains many figures, numerous exercises and open questions.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:3764379499

ISBN13:9783764379490

Release Date:December 2006

Publisher:Birkhauser

Length:206 Pages

Weight:1.31 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.7" x 9.4"

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Math Mathematics Science & Math

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