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Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics
The theory of buildings was introduced by J Tits in order to focus
on geometric and combinatorial aspects of simple groups of Lie
type. Since then the theory has blossomed into an extremely active
field of mathematical research having deep connections with topics
as diverse as algebraic groups, arithmetic groups, finite simple
groups, and finite geometries, as well as with graph theory and
other aspects of combinatorics. This volume is an up-to-date survey
of the theory of buildings with special emphasis on its interaction
with related geometries. As such it will be an invaluable guide to
all those whose research touches on these themes. The articles
presented here are by experts in their respective fields and are
based on talks given at the 1988 Buildings and Related Geometries
conference at Pingree Park, Colorado. Topics covered include the
classification and construction of buildings, finite groups
associated with building-like geometries, graphs and association
schemes.
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