Mendelson, Bert
Introduction to Topology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486663524
- author:
- Mendelson, Bert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.27 x 22.35 centimetres
- Genre:
- Geometry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Introduction to Topology by Bert Mendelson offers a clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of topology. This textbook is designed for undergraduate students who have studied calculus sequence, providing a thorough survey of elementary topics in set theory and its applications. The book begins with an informal discussion of set theory, followed by an exploration of metric spaces and their relationship to distance functions in Euclidean space. It then introduces the concept of topological space as a generalization of metric spaces, before delving into discussions of connectedness and compactness. Throughout the text, Mendelson has included challenging exercises to help students develop a solid grasp of the material. With its exceptional clarity and fine writing style, this book provides an ideal introduction to topology for those looking to build a strong foundation in mathematics.