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Sheaf cohomology and injective resolutions
In defining sheaf cohomology (say in Hartshorne), a common approach seems to be defining the cohomology functors as derived functors. Is there any conceptual reason for injective resolution to come ...
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Idea of presheaf cohomology vs. sheaf cohomology
Let $X$ be a topological space and $U$ an open cover of $X$.
In this thread Angelo explained beautifully how presheaf cohomology (Cech cohomology) relates to sheaf cohomology:
The zeroth Cech ...
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Measuring a presheaf's failure to be a sheaf?
Apologies for the vagueness of question.
Background
this thread has some nice examples of presheaves failing to be sheaves.
Question
Is there a generic way to measure "how badly" a presheaf fails ...