Singular Homology Theory [Graduate Texts in Mathematics]

Massey, William S.

ISBN 10: 0387904565 / ISBN 13: 9780387904566

Published by Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York, 1980

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New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1980. First Edition and First Printing. Tall Octavo, yellow, white and black cloth boards (scan), vii + 265 pp. + list of Graduate Texts in Mathematics. Near Fine; prior owner's name at front pastedown, possible faint spine color lightening, otherwise flawless. Bright, tight, unmarked. Collectible First Edition, First Printing. See scan. LT13. Seller Inventory # 60039

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Title: Singular Homology Theory [Graduate Texts in ...

Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York

Publication Date: 1980

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

The main purpose of this book is to give a systematic treatment of singular homology and cohomology theory. It is in some sense a sequel to the author's previous book in this Springer-Verlag series entitled Algebraic Topology: An Introduction. This earlier book is definitely not a logical prerequisite for the present volume. However, it would certainly be advantageous for a prospective reader to have an acquaintance with some of the topics treated in that earlier volume, such as 2-dimensional manifolds and the funda­ mental group. Singular homology and cohomology theory has been the subject of a number of textbooks in the last couple of decades, so the basic outline of the theory is fairly well established. Therefore, from the point of view of the mathematics involved, there can be little that is new or original in a book such as this. On the other hand, there is still room for a great deal of variety and originality in the details of the exposition. In this volume the author has tried to give a straightforward treatment of the subject matter, stripped of all unnecessary definitions, terminology, and technical machinery. He has also tried, wherever feasible, to emphasize the geometric motivation behind the various concepts.