This is the first volume of a two volume set that provides a modern account of basic Banach algebra theory including all known results on general Banach *-algebras. This account emphasizes the role of *-algebraic structure and explores the algebraic results that underlie the theory of Banach algebras and *-algebras. The first volume, which contains previously unpublished results, is an independent, self-contained reference on Banach algebra theory. Each topic is treated in the maximum interesting generality within the framework of some class of complex algebras rather than topological algebras. Proofs are presented in complete detail at a level accessible to graduate students. The book contains a wealth of historical comments, background material, examples, particularly in noncommutative harmonic analysis, and an extensive bibliography. Volume II is forthcoming.

A timely graduate level text in an active field covering functional analysis, with an emphasis on Banach algebras.

Advanced Topics in Mathematical Analysis is aimed at researchers, graduate students, and educators with an interest in mathematical analysis, and in mathematics more generally. The book aims to present theory, methods, and applications of the selected topics that have significant, useful relevance to contemporary research.

The volume in hand contains a selection from the numerous contributions dedicated to Professor Dr. Gottfried Köthe on the occasion of his 60th birthday. This selection only takes into consideration the papers on Functional Analysis as far as they have reached us in time to be included in the volume. All of these papers have been published in [the journal] "Mathematische Annalen", volume 162.

This volume comprises a collection of articles by leading researchers in mathematical analysis. It provides the reader with an extensive overview of the present-day research in different areas of mathematical analysis (complex variable, harmonic analysis, real analysis and functional analysis) that holds great promise for current and future developments. These review articles are highly useful for those who want to learn about these topics, as many results scattered in the literature are reflected through the many separate papers featured herein.