Higher Operads, Higher Categories
Category Theory
2007-05-23 v1 Algebraic Geometry
Algebraic Topology
Quantum Algebra
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.
Cite
@article{arxiv.math/0305049,
title = {Higher Operads, Higher Categories},
author = {Tom Leinster},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0305049},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
Book, 410 pages