Representation Theory of Semisimple Groups : An Overview Based on Examples (Pms-36)

Anthony W Knapp; John N Mather; Phillip Griffiths
Princeton University Press
 9780691090894
0-691-09089-0

In this classic work, Anthony W. Knapp offers a survey of representation theory of semisimple Lie groups in a way that reflects the spirit of the subject and corresponds to the natural learning process..

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This book is a model of exposition and an invaluable resource for both graduate students and researchers. Although theorems are always stated precisely, many illustrative examples or classes of examples are given. To support this unique approach, the author includes for the reader a useful 300-item bibliography and an extensive section of notes.