A First Course in Algebraic Topology - Softcover

Kosniowski, Czes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521298644 ISBN 13: 9780521298643

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

This self-contained introduction to algebraic topology is suitable for a number of topology courses. It consists of about one quarter 'general topology' (without its usual pathologies) and three quarters 'algebraic topology' (centred around the fundamental group, a readily grasped topic which gives a good idea of what algebraic topology is). The book has emerged from courses given at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne to senior undergraduates and beginning postgraduates. It has been written at a level which will enable the reader to use it for self-study as well as a course book. The approach is leisurely and a geometric flavour is evident throughout. The many illustrations and over 350 exercises will prove invaluable as a teaching aid. This account will be welcomed by advanced students of pure mathematics at colleges and universities.

About this title

Book Description:

This self-contained introduction to algebraic topology is suitable for a number of topology courses. It has been written at a level which will enable the reader to use it for self-study as well as a course book. The approach is leisurely and a geometric flavour is evident throughout.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521298644
• ISBN 13: 9780521298643
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280