Representation Theory and Complex Geometry

"The authors have tried to help readers by adopting an informal and easily accessible style...to convey a sound intuitive grasp of the basic concepts and proofs... The book will provide a guide to those who wish to penetrate into subject matter which, so far, was only accessible in difficult papers... The book is quite suitable as a basis for an advanced course or a seminar." ---T.A. Springer (Mededdingen van het wiskundig genootschap) "Represents an important and very interesting addition to the literature." --- Mathematical Reviews "The book is largely self-contained.... There is a nice introduction to symplectic geometry and a charming exposition of equivariant K-theory. Both are enlivened by examples related to groups... An attractive feature is the attempt to convey some informal 'wisdom' rather than only the precise definitions. As a number of results is due to the authors, one finds some of the original excitement. This is the only available introduction to geometric representation theory...it has already proved successful in introducing a new generation to the subject." --- Bulletin of the AMSChriss, Neil A. is the author of 'Representation Theory and Complex Geometry' with ISBN 9780817637927 and ISBN 0817637923.