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Title: Higher Operads, Higher Categories
Authors: Tom Leinster
Categories: math.CT Category Theory (math.AG Algebraic Geometry; math.AT Algebraic Topology; math.QA Quantum Algebra)
Comments: Book, 410 pages

Abstract: 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. This is the first book on the subject and lays its foundations.

Many examples are given throughout. There is also an introductory chapter motivating the subject for topologists.

Owner: Tom Leinster
Version 1: Fri, 2 May 2003 17:22:28 GMT

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