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Second homotopy group of the symmetric power of a space

Let $X$ be a finite CW complex, $n \ge 2$, and $\Sigma_n$ be the permutation group on $n$ symbols. Let $X^{(n)}=X^n/\Sigma_n$ be the quotient of the natural action of $\Sigma_n$ on $X^n$. We call $X^{(...
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free group actions on a contractible topological space [closed]

Let $\Sigma_k$ be the symmetric group on $k$-letters. Let $W$ be a contractible topological space with a free $\Sigma_k$-action (from the left). Let $X$ be a $CW$-complex and let $X^k$ be the ...
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