Gamelin, T.W.
Introduction to Topology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486406800
- author:
- Gamelin, T.W.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 159 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Topology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Introduction to Topology by Theodore W. Gamelin and Robert Everist Greene provides a fresh approach to introductory topology, explaining nontrivial applications of metric space topology to analysis and establishing their relationship clearly. The book covers two main areas: metric space and point-set topology in the first two chapters, followed by algebraic topological material in the final two chapters. This focus on concrete results with minimal algebraic formalism makes it an ideal resource for those new to the subject. The text is accompanied by 51 illustrations and includes solutions to selected exercises, a list of notations, and an index. Suitable for those looking to establish a solid foundation in topology, this volume offers a clear and concise introduction to the field.