Classical Topology and Combinatorial Group Theory (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781461287490)

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.

Author: John Stillwell
ISBN-10: 1461287499
ISBN-13: 9781461287490
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2011
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.73d