| Introduction to Topology: Pure and Applied Contributor(s): Adams, Colin (Author), Franzosa, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0131848690 ISBN-13: 9780131848696 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $234.32 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2007 Annotation: Learn the basics of point-set topology with the understanding of its real-world application to a variety of other subjects including science, economics, engineering, and other areas of mathematics. Introduces topology as an important and fascinating mathematics discipline to retain the readers interest in the subject. Is written in an accessible way for readers to understand the usefulness and importance of the application of topology to other fields. Introduces topology concepts combined with their real-world application to subjects such DNA, heart stimulation, population modeling, cosmology, and computer graphics. Covers topics including knot theory, degree theory, dynamical systems and chaos, graph theory, metric spaces, connectedness, and compactness. A useful reference for readers wanting an intuitive introduction to topology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Topology - General - Mathematics | Applied |
| Dewey: 514 |
| Physical Information: 1.23" H x 7.3" W x 9.27" (2.16 lbs) 512 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Learn the basics of point-set topology with the understanding of its real-world application to a variety of other subjects including science, economics, engineering, and other areas of mathematics. KEY TOPICS: Introduces topology as an important and fascinating mathematics discipline to retain the readers interest in the subject. Is written in an accessible way for readers to understand the usefulness and importance of the application of topology to other fields. Introduces topology concepts combined with their real-world application to subjects such DNA, heart stimulation, population modeling, cosmology, and computer graphics. Covers topics including knot theory, degree theory, dynamical systems and chaos, graph theory, metric spaces, connectedness, and compactness. MARKET: A useful reference for readers wanting an intuitive introduction to topology. |