# Rings, Modules, and Algebras in Stable Homotopy Theory (Mathematical Surveys and Monographs)

By: M.A. Mandell (author), M. Cole (author), J. Peter May (author), I. Kriz (author), A.D. Elmendorf (author)Paperback

Special OrderSpecial Order item not currently available. We'll try and order for you.

£74.50

### Description

This book introduces a new point-set level approach to stable homotopy theory that has already had many applications and promises to have a lasting impact on the subject. Given the sphere spectrum $S$, the authors construct an associative, commutative, and unital smash product in a complete and cocomplete category of ""$S$-modules"" whose derived category is equivalent to the classical stable homotopy category. This construction allows for a simple and algebraically manageable definition of ""$S$-algebras"" and ""commutative $S$-algebras"" in terms of associative, or associative and commutative, products $R\wedge SR \longrightarrow R$. These notions are essentially equivalent to the earlier notions of $A {\infty$ and $E {\infty$ ring spectra, and the older notions feed naturally into the new framework to provide plentiful examples. There is an equally simple definition of $R$-modules in terms of maps $R\wedge SM\longrightarrow M$. When $R$ is commutative, the category of $R$-modules also has a

### Contents

Introduction Prologue: the category of ${\mathbb L}$-spectra Structured ring and module spectra The homotopy theory of $R$-modules The algebraic theory of $R$-modules $R$-ring spectra and the specialization to $MU$ Algebraic $K$-theory of $S$-algebras $R$-algebras and topological model categories Bousfield localizations of $R$-modules and algebras Topological Hochschild homology and cohomology Some basic constructions on spectra Spaces of linear isometries and technical theorems The monadic bar construction Epilogue: The category of ${\mathbb L}$-spectra under $S$ Appendix A. Twisted half-smash products and function spectra Bibliography Index.

### Product Details

• ISBN13: 9780821843031
• Format: Paperback
• Number Of Pages: 249
• ID: 9780821843031
• ISBN10: 0821843036

### Delivery Information

• Saver Delivery: Yes
• 1st Class Delivery: Yes
• Courier Delivery: Yes
• Store Delivery: Yes

### TopologyView More

Prices are for internet purchases only. Prices and availability in WHSmith Stores may vary significantly

Close