Understanding Topology: A Practical Introduction Contributor(s): Ault, Shaun V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 142142407X ISBN-13: 9781421424071 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $96.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Topology - General - Mathematics | Mathematical Analysis - Mathematics | Algebra - Abstract |
Dewey: 514 |
LCCN: 2017937102 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.2" W x 10.2" (2.20 lbs) 416 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Topology--the branch of mathematics that studies the properties of spaces that remain unaffected by stretching and other distortions--can present significant challenges for undergraduate students of mathematics and the sciences. Understanding Topology aims to change that. The perfect introductory topology textbook, Understanding Topology requires only a knowledge of calculus and a general familiarity with set theory and logic. Equally approachable and rigorous, the book's clear organization, worked examples, and concise writing style support a thorough understanding of basic topological principles. Professor Shaun V. Ault's unique emphasis on fascinating applications, from mapping DNA to determining the shape of the universe, will engage students in a way traditional topology textbooks do not. This groundbreaking new text: Following a path that will work with any standard syllabus, the book is arranged to help students reach that "Aha " moment, encouraging readers to use their intuition through local-to-global analysis and emphasizing topological invariants to lay the groundwork for algebraic topology. |