A series of Advanced Textbooks in Mathematics

Edited by

Amann, H., University of Zürich, Switzerland

Krantz, S.G., Washington University, St. Louis, USA

Kumar, S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

Nekovár, J., University of Paris VII, France

This series presents, at an advanced level, introductions to some of the fields of current interest in mathematics. Starting with basic concepts, fundamental results and techniques are covered, and important applications and new developments discussed. The textbooks are suitable as an introduction for students and non?specialists, and they can also be used as background material for advanced courses and seminars.