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Representation Theory of Finite Groups: a Guidebook

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  • © 2019

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Authors:
  1. David A. Craven

    1. School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

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  • Provides an overview of the whole subject of representation theory of finite groups
  • A unique survey of current research aimed at beginning researchers
  • Only basic knowledge is assumed with most topics covered in a self-contained fashion

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. The Basics

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    Pages 1-14

  3. Blocks and Their Characters

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    Pages 15-36

  4. Modules

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    Pages 37-77

  5. The Local-Global Principle

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    Pages 79-105

  6. Blocks with Cyclic Defect Groups

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    Pages 107-131

  7. Blocks with Non-cyclic Defect Groups

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    Pages 133-152

  8. Clifford Theory

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    Pages 153-166

  9. Representations of Symmetric Groups

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    Pages 167-212

  10. Representations of Groups of Lie Type

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    Pages 213-255

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 257-294
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About this book

This book provides an accessible introduction to the state of the art of representation theory of finite groups. Starting from a basic level that is summarized at the start, the book proceeds to cover topics of current research interest, including open problems and conjectures.

The central themes of the book are block theory and module theory of group representations, which are comprehensively surveyed with a full bibliography. The individual chapters cover a range of topics within the subject, from blocks with cyclic defect groups to representations of symmetric groups.

Assuming only modest background knowledge at the level of a first graduate course in algebra, this guidebook, intended for students taking first steps in the field, will also provide a reference for more experienced researchers. Although no proofs are included, end-of-chapter exercises make it suitable for student seminars.

Reviews

“The book is intended for students and general readers. ... each of the chapters is followed by a series of exercises (83 in all), which are suitable for student seminars.” (A. S. Kondrat'ev, Mathematical Reviews, November, 2020)

“The book is highly recommended for researchers in representation and character theory of finite groups.” (Mohammad-Reza Darafsheh, zbMATH 1446.20002, 2020)

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

    David A. Craven

About the author

David A. Craven is a Royal Society Research Fellow and Senior Birmingham Fellow at the University of Birmingham. He has worked on a variety of areas within representations of groups, from the local-global conjectures to representations of symmetric groups, and groups of Lie type.

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