Symmetric Functions, Schubert Polynomials and Degeneracy Loci (Smf/Ams Texts and Monographs, Vol 6 and Cours Specialises Numero 3, 1998)

"This text serves as an introduction to the combinatories of symmetric functions, more precisely to Schur and Schubert polynomials. Simultaneously, it studies the geometry of Grassmannians, flag varieties and especially their Schubert varieties, and examines the profound connections that unite these subjects."--BOOK JACKET.