History of Topology

by I.M. James

Topology, for many years, has been one of the most exciting and influential fields of research in modern mathematics. Although its origins may be traced back several hundred years, it was Poincar? who "gave topology wings" in a classic series of articles published around the turn of the century. While the earlier history, sometimes called the prehistory, is also considered, this volume is mainly concerned with the more recent history of topology,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0444823751
• ISBN13: 9780444823755
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: North-Holland
• Length: 1056 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.8" x 9.5"