The Geometry of Schemes (Paperback, 1st ed. 2000. Corr. 2nd printing 2001)

The theory of schemes is the foundation for algebraic geometry proposed and elaborated by Alexander Grothendieck and his co-workers. It has allowed major progress in classical areas of algebraic geometry such as invariant theory and the moduli of curves. It integrates algebraic number theory with algebraic geometry, fulfilling the dreams of earlier generations of number theorists. This integration has led to proofs of some of the major conjectures in number theory (Deligne's proof of the Weil Conjectures, Faltings' proof of the Mordell Conjecture). This book is intended to bridge the chasm between a first course in classical algebraic geometry and a technical treatise on schemes. It focuses on examples, and strives to show "what is going on" behind the definitions. There are many exercises to test and extend the reader's understanding. The prerequisites are modest: a little commutative algebra and an acquaintance with algebraic varieties, roughly at the level of a one-semester course. The book aims to show schemes in relation to other geometric ideas, such as the theory of manifolds. Some familiarity with these ideas is helpful, though not required.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 197
Release date:	November 2001
First published:	2002
Authors:	David Eisenbud • Joe Harris
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	294
Edition:	1st ed. 2000. Corr. 2nd printing 2001
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-98637-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > Algebraic geometry
LSN:	0-387-98637-5
Barcode:	9780387986371

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