A First Course in Topology: An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Conover, Robert A

ISBN 10: 0486780015 / ISBN 13: 9780486780016

Published by Dover Publications, 2014

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A First Course in Topology: An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking (Dover Books on Mathematics)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486780015
• ISBN 13: 9780486780016
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Students must prove all of the theorems in this undergraduate-level text, which features extensive outlines to assist in study and comprehension. Thorough and well-written, the treatment provides sufficient material for a one-year undergraduate course. The logical presentation anticipates students' questions, and complete definitions and expositions of topics relate new concepts to previously discussed subjects.
Most of the material focuses on point-set topology with the exception of the last chapter. Topics include sets and functions, infinite sets and transfinite numbers, topological spaces and basic concepts, product spaces, connectivity, and compactness. Additional subjects include separation axioms, complete spaces, and homotopy and the fundamental group. Numerous hints and figures illuminate the text.

About the Author

Robert A. Conover received his MS in mathematics from Rutgers University and his PhD from the University of Rochester. He taught at Trinity College from 1966 to 1968 and at Loyola University from 1971 to 1973.