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Properties of convergence groups and spaces

Author(s): Eric M. Freden
Journal: Conform. Geom. Dyn. 1 (1997), 13-23.
MSC (1991): Primary 57S30; Secondary 20F38, 20F32
Posted: May 22, 1997
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Abstract: This paper discusses algebraic and topological conditions that are consequences of a convergence group action.


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Additional Information:

Eric M. Freden
Affiliation: Uintah Basin Education Center, 987 E. Lagoon St. (124-9), Roosevelt, Utah 84066
Email: freden@math.byu.edu

DOI: 10.1090/S1088-4173-97-00011-8
PII: S 1088-4173(97)00011-8
Received by editor(s): February 7, 1997
Posted: May 22, 1997
Copyright of article: Copyright 1997, American Mathematical Society


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