This textbook offers a broad introduction to topology, in which the author searches for topological invariants of spaces and methods to compute them. Suitable for students with knowledge of real analysis, elementary group theory, and linear algebra. The text covers techniques from point-set topology, geometric, and algebraic topology.
Description
In this broad overview of topology, the author explores various topological invariants and computation methods. With more than 139 illustrations and over 350 exercises of varying difficulty levels, students gain a deep understanding of the subject. This introduction to topology is intended for everyone who wants to delve into both theoretical and practical applications.
Product specifications
- Author: M.A. Armstrong
- Series: Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Publication date: 1983-07-05
- Number of pages: 251
- ISBN: 9780387908397
- Theme: Geometry
- BISAC: MATHEMATICS / Geometry / General