The Variational Theory of Geodesics

M.M. Postnikov

ISBN 10: 0486631664 / ISBN 13: 9780486631660

Published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York, 1983

About this Item

The book is in good condition, with noticeable wear along the spine and edges of the cover. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book's usability for study or collection purposes. unknown (no dust jacket visible).

Seller Inventory # A15-B4-CIZ-0344

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Variational Theory of Geodesics
• Publisher: Dover Publications, Inc., New York
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486631664
• ISBN 13: 9780486631660
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Dover edition, first published in 1983.
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

Compact, self-contained text by noted theorist presents the most fundamental aspects of modern differential geometry as well as the basic tools required for the study of Morse theory. Advanced treatment; analytical rather than topological aspects of Morse theory emphasized. Discusses smooth manifolds, spaces of affine connection, Riemannian spaces, more. 1967 edition.

Language Notes

Text: English, Russian (translation)