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A theoretical framework for proper homotopy theory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 October 2008

R. Ayala ,
A. Quintero  and
E. Dominguez
R. Ayala
Affiliation:
Facultad de Matemáticas, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
A. Quintero
Affiliation:
Facultad de Matemáticas, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
E. Dominguez
Affiliation:
Departamento de Matemáticas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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Abstract

Following the techniques of ordinary homotopy theory, a theoretical treatment of proper homotopy theory, including the known proper homotopy groups, is provided within Baues's theory of cofibration categories.

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Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society , Volume 107 , Issue 3 , May 1990 , pp. 475 - 482
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Copyright © Cambridge Philosophical Society 1990

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