Homology Theory: An Introduction to Algebraic Topology

by James W. Vick

Book Overview

This introduction to some basic ideas in algebraic topology is devoted to the foundations and applications of homology theory. After the essentials of singular homology and some important applications are given, successive topics covered include attaching spaces, finite CW complexes, cohomology products, manifolds, Poincare duality, and fixed point theory. This second edition includes a chapter on covering spaces and many new exercises.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0127212507
• ISBN13: 9780127212500
• Release Date: January 1973
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.