Download or read book C*-Algebras by Example written by Kenneth R. Davidson and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introductory graduate level text presenting the basics of the subject through a detailed analysis of several important classes of C*-algebras, those which are the basis of the development of operator algebras. Explains the real examples that researchers use to test their hypotheses, and introduces modern concepts and results such as real rank zero algebras, topological stable rank, and quasidiagonality. Includes chapter exercises with hints. For graduate students with a foundation in functional analysis. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR