Three themes in the work of Charles Ehresmann: Local-to-global; Groupoids; Higher dimensions
Abstract
This paper illustrates the themes of the title in terms of: van Kampen type theorems for the fundamental groupoid; holonomy and monodromy groupoids; and higher homotopy groupoids. Interaction with work of the writer is explored.
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