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Algebraic Geometry over the Complex Numbers

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  • Contains a rapid introduction to complex algebraic geometry Includes background material on topology, manifold theory and sheaf theory
  • Analytic and algebraic approaches are developed somewhat in parallel
  • Easy-going style will not intimidate newcomers to algebraic geometry
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction through Examples

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Plane Curves

      • Donu Arapura
      Pages 3-17
  3. Sheaves and Geometry

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 19-19
    2. Manifolds and Varieties via Sheaves

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      Pages 21-47
    3. More Sheaf Theory

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      Pages 49-78
    4. Sheaf Cohomology

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      Pages 79-96
    5. De Rham Cohomology of Manifolds

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      Pages 97-115
    6. Riemann Surfaces

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      Pages 117-136
    7. Simplicial Methods

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      Pages 137-153
  4. Hodge Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 155-155
    2. The Hodge Theorem for Riemannian Manifolds

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      Pages 157-167
    3. Toward Hodge Theory for Complex Manifolds

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      Pages 169-177
    4. Kähler Manifolds

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      Pages 179-188
    5. A Little Algebraic Surface Theory

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      Pages 189-201
    6. Hodge Structures and Homological Methods

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      Pages 203-221
    7. Topology of Families

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      Pages 223-236
    8. The Hard Lefschetz Theorem

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      Pages 237-251
  5. Coherent Cohomology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 253-253
    2. Coherent Sheaves

      • Donu Arapura
      Pages 255-264

About this book

This is a relatively fast paced graduate level introduction to complex algebraic geometry, from the basics to the frontier of the subject. It covers sheaf theory, cohomology, some Hodge theory, as well as some of the more algebraic aspects of algebraic geometry. The author frequently refers the reader if the treatment of a certain topic is readily available elsewhere but goes into considerable detail on topics for which his treatment puts a twist or a more transparent viewpoint. His cases of exploration and are chosen very carefully and deliberately. The textbook achieves its purpose of taking new students of complex algebraic geometry through this a deep yet broad introduction to a vast subject, eventually bringing them to the forefront of the topic via a non-intimidating style.

Reviews

From the reviews:

“The book under review evolved from various courses in algebraic geometry the author taught at Purdue University. It is intended for graduate level courses on algebraic geometry over C. … Every section of each chapter ends with a series of exercises that complement the treated material, sometimes asking to give proofs of stated results. … This work can serve as a textbook in an introductory course in algebraic geometry with a strong emphasis on its transcendental aspects, or as a reference book on the subject.” (Pietro De Poi, Mathematical Reviews, June, 2013)

“Masterful mathematical expositors guide readers along a meaningful journey. … Every student should read this book first before grappling with any of those bibles. … This is an advanced book in its own right … . Arapura’s knack for doing things in the simplest possible way and explaining the ‘why’ makes for much easier reading than one might reasonably expect. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (D. V. Feldman, Choice, Vol. 50 (5), January, 2013)

“The book under review is a welcome addition to the literature on complex algebraic geometry. The approach chosen by the author balances the algebraic and transcendental approaches and unifies them by using sheaf theoretical methods. … This is a well-written text … with plenty of examples to illustrate the ideas being discussed.” (Felipe Zaldivar, The Mathematical Association of America, June, 2012)

“Book provides a very lucid, vivid, and versatile first introduction to algebraic geometry, with strong emphasis on its transcendental aspects. The author provides a broad panoramic view of the subject, illustrated with numerous instructive examples and interlarded with a wealth of hints for further reading. Indeed, the balance between rigor, intuition, and completeness in the presentation of the material is absolutely reasonable for suchan introductory course book, and … it may serve as an excellent guide to the great standard texts in the field.” (Werner Kleinert, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1235, 2012)

Authors and Affiliations

  • , Department of Mathematics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

    Donu Arapura

About the author

Donu Arapura is a Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1985. Dr. Arapura’s primary research includes algebraic geometry, and he has written and co-written several publications ranging from Hodge cycles to cohomology.

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eBook USD 64.99
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  • Available as PDF
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Softcover Book USD 84.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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