An Introduction to Algebraic Topology: 119 (Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 119) - Hardcover

Rotman, Joseph J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387966781 ISBN 13: 9780387966786

Publisher: Springer, 1988

Synopsis

A clear exposition, with exercises, of the basic ideas of algebraic topology. Suitable for a two-semester course at the beginning graduate level, it assumes a knowledge of point set topology and basic algebra. Although categories and functors are introduced early in the text, excessive generality is avoided, and the author explains the geometric or analytic origins of abstract concepts as they are introduced.

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Synopsis:

Handsome text provides graduate students with an exceptionally accessible introduction to the ideas and methods of algebraic topology. The author writes with graceful lucidity, and gives careful attention to motivational matters. Exercises punctuate the twelve chapters at frequent intervals. A valuable addition to the advanced pedagogical literatur

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This book is a clear exposition, with exercises, of basic ideas of algebraic topology: homology, homotopy groups, and cohomology rings. It is suitable for a two-semester course at the beginning graduate level, requiring as a prerequisite a knowledge of point set topology and basic algebra.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0387966781
• ISBN 13: 9780387966786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 451