A Basic Course in Topology, 9783662706015
Paperback
Journey into topology: Uncover fundamental concepts, explore spaces, and shape geometry.

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    245 pages

  • Release Date

    15 February 2025

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Summary

Unveiling Topology: A Journey from Basics to Advanced Concepts

This book introduces topology, exploring the qualitative properties of geometric objects. Bridging elementary analysis and linear algebra with advanced algebraic and geometric topology, it suits undergraduate and graduate students, and is ideal for self-study.

Using category theory to unify concepts, the book offers clear definitions and numerous examples. Over 170 exercises reinforce understanding. Many sections…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783662706015
ISBN-10:3662706016
Series:Compact Textbooks in Mathematics
Author:Gerd Laures, Markus Szymik
Publisher:Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:Springer-Verlag
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:245
Release Date:15 February 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:235mm x 155mm
About The Author

Gerd Laures

Gerd Laures holds the Chair of Topology at the University of Bochum. He is jointly responsible for the education of students in bachelor’s and master’s programs, as well as for doctoral training. Previously, he worked at the universities of Bonn, Heidelberg, Mainz, and at MIT in Boston (USA).

Markus Szymik holds a Chair of Pure Mathematics at the University of Sheffield. He studied mathematics and philosophy at the universities of Göttingen and Bielefeld and has done research at various other institutions at Bochum, Bonn, Cambridge, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Harvard, MIT, NTNU, Oxford, Stanford, and Stockholm. His research focuses on algebraic and geometric problems related to symmetries.

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