The Structure of Spherical Buildings
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
The Structure of Spherical Buildings
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Richard M. Weiss
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:144 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Architectural structure and design |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691117331
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| Classifications | Dewey:512.2 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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| Illustrations |
16 line illus.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
25 January 2004 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
This book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to the theory of buildings, a topic of central importance to mathematicians interested in the geometric aspects of group theory. Its detailed presentation makes it suitable for graduate students as well as specialists. Richard Weiss begins with an introduction to Coxeter groups and goes on t
Author Biography
Richard M. Weiss is William Walker Professor at Tufts University. He is the coauthor, with Jacques Tits, of "Moufang Polygons".
Reviews"Richard M. Weiss's book is an extremely valuable addition to the literature."--Kenneth S. Brown, Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society
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