The Symplectic Nature of Fundamental Groups of Surfaces

@article{Goldman1984TheSN,
  title={The Symplectic Nature of Fundamental Groups of Surfaces},
  author={William M. Goldman},
  journal={Advances in Mathematics},
  year={1984},
  volume={54},
  pages={200-225}
}
  • W. Goldman
  • Published 1 November 1984
  • Mathematics
  • Advances in Mathematics
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