Operator Algebras: Theory of C*-Algebras and Von Neumann Algebras

Bruce Blackadar3540284869, 9783540284864, 9783540285175

This book is the most comprehensive treatment available of the general theory of C*-algebras and von Neumann algebras. Beginning with the basics, the theory is developed through such topics as tensor products, nuclearity and exactness, crossed products, classification of injective factors, K-theory, finiteness, stable rank, and quasidiagonality.

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Table of contents :
front-matter……Page 1
1Operators on Hilbert Space……Page 17
2C-Algebras……Page 66
3Von Neumann Algebras……Page 235
4Further Structure……Page 337
5K-Theory and Finiteness……Page 409
back-matter……Page 492