Birational Geometry of Algebraic Varieties (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521060226)

One of the major discoveries of the past two decades in algebraic geometry is the realization that the theory of minimal models of surfaces can be generalized to higher dimensional varieties. This generalization, called the minimal model program, or Mori's program, has developed into a powerful tool with applications to diverse questions in algebraic geometry and beyond. This book provides the first comprehensive introduction to the circle of ideas developed around the program, the prerequisites being only a basic knowledge of algebraic geometry. It will be of great interest to graduate students and researchers working in algebraic geometry and related fields.

Author: Janos Kollar, Shigefumi Mori, Kollar Janos
ISBN-10: 0521060222
ISBN-13: 9780521060226
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2008
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d