Braid Groups

Graduate Texts in Mathematics #247

by Christian Kassel, Vladimir Turaev, O. Dodane (Designer)

In this well-written presentation, motivated by numerous examples and problems, the authors introduce the basic theory of braid groups, highlighting several definitions that show their equivalence; this is followed by a treatment of the relationship between braids, knots and links. Important results then treat the linearity and orderability of the subject. Relevant additional material is included in five large appendices. Braid Groups will serve graduate students and a number of mathematicians coming from diverse disciplines.

348 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2008