Frames and Locales: Topology Without Points

by Jorge Picado and Ale Pultr

Until the mid-twentieth century, topological studies were focused on the theory of suitable structures on sets of points. The concept of open set exploited since the twenties offered an expression of the geometric intuition of a "realistic" place (spot, grain) of non-trivial extent.

Imitating the behaviour of open sets and their relations led to a new approach to topology flourishing since the end of the fifties.It has proved to be beneficial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 303480153X
• ISBN13: 9783034801539
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"