Notes on infinite permutation groups (Q5906269)

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Notes on infinite permutation groups
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    Notes on infinite permutation groups (English)
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    24 September 1998
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    This book is based on lectures delivered by the authors at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, in 1996. It comprises an introduction to the general theory of infinite permutation groups and subsequently focuses on Jordan groups, leading to the classification of infinite Jordan groups due to Adeleke, Cameron, Macpherson and Neumann. In addition, connections with model theory are treated, centering on Fraïsse's theorem on homogeneous \(\mathcal L\)-structures and the Hrushovski construction. The book gives an excellent introduction into the subject and a lucid exposition of some recent research results. Moreover, in the concluding section applications and open questions are discussed.
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    primitive permutation groups
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    highly transitive groups
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    Jordan sets
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    Jordan groups
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    relational structures
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    linear orders
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    semilinear orders
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    betweenness relations
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    cyclic orders
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    cyclic separation relations
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    homogeneous structures
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    wreath products
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    symmetric groups
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    linear groups
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