Topology: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Earl

Topology: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Earl

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Zusammenfassung

This book explores the mathematical field of topology, giving a sense of the visual elements of the field, as well as the formal definition of continuity. Considering some of the eye-opening examples that led mathematicians to study topology, it pays homage to the historical people, problems, and surprises that propelled the growth of the field.

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Topology: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Earl

This book explores the mathematical field of topology, giving a sense of the visual elements of the field, as well as the formal definition of continuity. Considering some of the eye-opening examples that led mathematicians to study topology, it pays homage to the historical people, problems, and surprises that propelled the growth of the field.
The book is written in an intuitive, informal and motivating style, with emphasis on concepts, ideas, examples and historical comments, and can be recommended as parallel reading for students of a basic course in topology* Bruno Zimmermann, zbMATH *
Dr Richard Earl is Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Mathematical Institute, Oxford University, and Senior Tutor in Mathematics at Worcester College, Oxford. He has taught topology at undergraduate and graduate level, as well as presenting the topic to secondary school students. He is the author of Towards Higher Mathematics: A Companion (CUP, 2017).
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ISBN 13 9780198832683
ISBN 10 0198832680
Titel Topology: A Very Short Introduction
Autor Richard Earl
Serie Very Short Introductions
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Oxford University Press
Erscheinungsjahr 2019-12-12
Seitenanzahl 176
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