Categorical and Combinatorial Aspects of Descent Theory

There is a construction which lies at the heart of descent theory. The combinatorial aspects of this paper concern the description of the construction in all dimensions. The description is achieved precisely for strict n-categories and outlined for weak ncategories. The categorical aspects concernthe development of descent theory in low dimensions in order to provide a template for a theory in all dimensions. The theory involves non-abelian cohomology, stacks, torsors, homotopy, and higher-dimensional categories. Many of the ideas are scattered through the literature or are folklore; a few are new. Section Headings

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2004
• Where: ACS
• Authors: Ross Street
• Keywords: ACS 2004, ACS 2007, Aspects Concernthe Development, Descent Theory, Dimensions