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Algebraic Varieties

Algebraic Varieties

Algebraic Varieties

G. Kempf
September 1993
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    In this book, Professor Kempf gives an introduction to the theory of algebraic varieties from a sheaf theoretic standpoint. By taking this view he is able to give a clean and lucid account of the subject, which will be easily accessible to all newcomers to algebraic varieties.

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    "...the material is presented in a nice way; the author uses geometric language...recommended for graduate students who are interested in algebraic geometry." Gerhard Pfister, Mathematical Reviews

    "Excellent background for study of schemes." American Mathematical Monthly

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    May 2013
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    9781107108424
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    Table of Contents

    • 1. Algebraic varieties
    • 2. The preparation lemma
    • 3. Products: separated and complete varieties
    • 4. Sheaves
    • 5. Sheaves in algebraic geometry
    • 6. Smooth varieties and morphisms
    • 7. Curves
    • 8. Cohomology and the Riemann-Roch theorem
    • 9. General cohomology
    • 10. Applications
    • Appendices
    • Glossary
    • Index.
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    • G. Kempf