Foundations of Topology (Jones and Bartlett Publishers Series in Mathematics) - Softcover

Patty, C. Wayne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763742341 ISBN 13: 9780763742348

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2008

Synopsis

Topology is a branch of pure mathematics that deals with the abstract relationships found in geometry and analysis. Written with the mature student in mind, Foundations of Topology, Second Edition, provides a user-friendly, clear, and concise introduction to this fascinating area of mathematics. The author introduces topics that are well motivated with thorough proofs that make them easy to follow. Historical comments are dispersed throughout the text, and exercises, varying in degree of difficulty, are found at the end of each chapter. Foundations of Topology is an excellent text for teaching students how to develop the skill to write clear and precise proofs.

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From the Publisher:

Consider these titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Beachy-Blair, Abstract Algebra, Second Edition (ISBN 0881338664); Molluzzo-Buckley, A First Course in Discrete Mathematics (ISBN 0881339407); and Saracino, Abstract Algebra: A First Course (ISBN 0881336653).

About the Author:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0763742341
• ISBN 13: 9780763742348
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 380