A survey of definitions of n-category

Leinster, T. (2002) A survey of definitions of n-category. Theory and Applications of Categories, 10(1), pp. 1-70.

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Abstract

Many people have proposed definitions of 'weak n-category'. Ten of them are presented here. Each definition is given in two pages, with a further two pages on what happens when n = 0, 1, or 2. The definitions can be read independently. Chatty bibliography follows.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Leinster, Dr Tom
Authors: Leinster, T.
Subjects:Q Science > QA Mathematics
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics
Journal Name:Theory and Applications of Categories
ISSN (Online):1201-561X
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