Classical topology and combinatorial group theory
by John C. Stillwell
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This is a well-balanced introduction to topology that stresses geometric aspects. Focusing on historical background and visual interpretation of results, it emphasizes spaces with few dimensions, where visualization is possible, and interaction with combinatorial group theory via the fundamental group. It also present algorithms for topological problems. Most of the results and proofs are known, but some have been simplified or placed in a new perspective. Over 300 illustrations, many interesting exercises, and challenging open problems are included. New in this edition is a chapter on unsolvable problems, which includes the first textbook proof that the main problem of topology, the homeomorphism problem, is unsolvable.
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Classical topology and combinatorial group theory
1995, Springer-Verlag
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0387979700 9780387979700
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Classical topology and combinatorial group theory
1993, Springer-Verlag
in English
- 2nd ed.
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Classical topology and combinatorial group theory
1980, Springer-Verlag
in English
3540905162 9783540905165
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Classical topology and combinatorial group theory
1980, Springer-Verlag
in English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [307]-318) and index.
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