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Homology Theory

Homology Theory

Homology Theory

An Introduction to Algebraic Topology
P. J. Hilton
S. Wylie
March 1968
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9780521094221
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    This account of algebraic topology is complete in itself, assuming no previous knowledge of the subject. It is used as a textbook for students in the final year of an undergraduate course or on graduate courses and as a handbook for mathematicians in other branches who want some knowledge of the subject.

    Reviews & endorsements

    'This book achieves the purpose of providing an introduction which reaches the developing parts of the subject, and for those who already know a little algebraic topology is by far the best textbook for further study.' D.G. Palmer in Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society

    'This is a badly needed book. It does an excellent job of carrying the serious beginning student of algebraic topology to a genuine acquaintance with the field.' A. Heller in American Mathematical Reviews

    'The book is written with great skill and contains a large number of exercises. The authors constantly emphasise the geometrical nature of the ideas they examine'. P.S. Alexandrov in the Preface to the Russian edition

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    Product details

    March 1968
    Paperback
    9780521094221
    508 pages
    216 × 140 × 29 mm
    0.64kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • General Introduction
    • Part I. Homology Theory of Polyhedra:
    • 1. Background to Part I
    • 2. The Topology of Polyhedra
    • 3. Homology Theory of Simplicial Complex
    • 4. Chain Complexes
    • 5. The Contrahomology Ring for Polyhedra
    • 6. Abelian Groups and Homological Algebra
    • 7. The Fundamental Group and Covering Spaces
    • Part II. General Homology Theory
    • 8. Background to Part II
    • 9. Contrahomology and Maps
    • 10. Singular Homology Theory
    • 11. The Singular Contrahomology Ring
    • 12. Special Homology Theory and Homology Theory of Groups
    • Bibliography
    • Index.
      Authors
    • P. J. Hilton
    • S. Wylie