Classical Topology and Combinatorial Group Theory: v. 72 - Rilegato

Stillwell, John

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 3540979700 ISBN 13: 9783540979708

Casa editrice: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1993

Riassunto

This is a well-balanced introduction to topology that stresses geometric aspects. Focusing on historical background and visual interpretation of results, it emphasizes spaces with few dimensions, where visualization is possible, and interaction with combinatorial group theory via the fundamental group. It also present algorithms for topological problems. Most of the results and proofs are known, but some have been simplified or placed in a new perspective. Over 300 illustrations, many interesting exercises, and challenging open problems are included. New in this edition is a chapter on unsolvable problems, which includes the first textbook proof that the main problem of topology, the homeomorphism problem, is unsolvable.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3540979700
• ISBN 13: 9783540979708
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 346
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile