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An introduction to the theory of orbifolds from a modern perspective, combining techniques from geometry, algebraic topology and algebraic geometry. The heart of the book is a detailed description of the Chen-Ruan cohomology, which introduces a product for orbifolds and has had significant impact.

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Introduction; 1. Foundations; 2. Cohomology, bundles and morphisms; 3. Orbifold K-theory; 4. Chen-Ruan cohomology; 5. Calculating Chen-Ruan cohomology; Bibliography; Index.

Orbifolds and Stringy Topology 171 Cambridge

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 5/31/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521870047, 978-0521870047
      ISBN10: 0521870046

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An introduction to the theory of orbifolds from a modern perspective, combining techniques from geometry, algebraic topology and algebraic geometry. The heart of the book is a detailed description of the Chen-Ruan cohomology, which introduces a product for orbifolds and has had significant impact.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; 1. Foundations; 2. Cohomology, bundles and morphisms; 3. Orbifold K-theory; 4. Chen-Ruan cohomology; 5. Calculating Chen-Ruan cohomology; Bibliography; Index.

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