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Banach Algebras and the General Theory of *-Algebras: Volume 1, Algebras and Banach Algebras (Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications)

By Theodore W. Palmer

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1994
ISBN
0521366372, 9780521366373
LCC
QA326 .P35 1994
Google Books ID
CIyeQAAACAAJ
Open Library ID
OL1402639M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
11 MB (11493571 bytes)
Pages
806\806
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

This is the first volume of a two volume set that provides a modern account of basic Banach algebra theory including all known results on general Banach *-algebras. This account emphasizes the role of *-algebraic structure and explores the algebraic results that underlie the theory of Banach algebras and *-algebras. The first volume, which contains previously unpublished results, is an independent, self-contained reference on Banach algebra theory. Each topic is treated in the maximum interesting generality within the framework of some class of complex algebras rather than topological algebras. Proofs are presented in complete detail at a level accessible to graduate students. The book contains a wealth of historical comments, background material, examples, particularly in noncommutative harmonic analysis, and an extensive bibliography. Volume II is forthcoming.

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