ISBN-13: 9780821808627 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 168 str.
This is the first of three volumes on algebraic geometry. Most algebraic geometers are well-versed in the language of schemes, but many newcomers are still initially hesitant about them. Ueno's book provides an introduction to the theory, which should overcome any such impediment to learning this rich subject.