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"This introductory textbook describes fundamental groups and their topological soul mates, the covering spaces. The author provides several illustrative examples that touch upon different areas of mathematics, but in keeping with the books introductory aim, they are all quite elementary. Basic...

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Main Author: Lima, Elon Lages, 1929-2017
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Natick, Mass. : AK Peters, c2003.
Subjects:
Algebraic topology.
Fundamental groups (Mathematics)
Covering spaces (Topology)
Topologie algébrique.
Groupe fondamental (Mathématiques)
Recouvrements (Espaces topologiques)
Algebraic topology
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This introductory textbook describes fundamental groups and their topological soul mates, the covering spaces. The author provides several illustrative examples that touch upon different areas of mathematics, but in keeping with the books introductory aim, they are all quite elementary. Basic concepts are clearly defined, proofs are complete, and no results from the exercises are assumed in the text."--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph.
Physical Description:1 online resource (220 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-206) and index.
ISBN:0429062443
9780429062445
1439864160
9781439864166