The Topology of Stiefel Manifolds (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521213349)

Stiefel manifolds are an interesting family of spaces much studied by algebraic topologists. These notes, which originated in a course given at Harvard University, describe the state of knowledge of the subject, as well as the outstanding problems. The emphasis throughout is on applications (within the subject) rather than on theory. However, such theory as is required is summarized and references to the literature are given, thus making the book accessible to non-specialists and particularly graduate students. Many examples are given and further problems suggested.

Author: I. M. James
ISBN-10: 0521213347
ISBN-13: 9780521213349
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/06/1977
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d