{"product_id":"9781118108109","title":"Introduction to Topology and Geometry","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Topology and Geometry\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSaul Stahl | Catherine Stenson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ Topology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn easily accessible introduction to over three\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ecenturies of innovations in geometry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for the First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“. . . a welcome alternative to compartmentalized treatments bound to the old thinking. This clearly written, well-illustrated book supplies sufficient background to be self-contained.” —CHOICE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fully revised new edition offers the most comprehensive coverage of modern geometry currently available at an introductory level. The book strikes a welcome balance between academic rigor and accessibility, providing a complete and cohesive picture of the science with an unparalleled range of topics. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustrating modern mathematical topics, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Topology and Geometry, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e discusses introductory topology, algebraic topology, knot theory, the geometry of surfaces, Riemann geometries, fundamental groups, and differential geometry, which opens the doors to a wealth of applications. With its logical, yet flexible, organization, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e• Explores historical notes interspersed throughout the exposition to provide readers with a feel for how the mathematical disciplines and theorems came into being\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Provides exercises ranging from routine to challenging, allowing readers at varying levels of study to master the concepts and methods\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Bridges seemingly disparate topics by creating thoughtful and logical connections\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Contains coverage on the elements of polytope theory, which acquaints readers with an exposition of modern theory\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Topology and Geometry, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent introductory text for topology and geometry courses at the upper-undergraduate level. In addition, the book serves as an ideal reference for professionals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAUL STAHL, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas and twice the winner of the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award from the Mathematical Association of America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCATHERINE STENSON, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Mathematics at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 March 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118108109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e536\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315646591116,"sku":"9781118108109","price":132.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118108109.jpg?v=1780139397","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118108109","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}