History of topology

Topology, for many years, has been one of the most exciting and influential fields of research in modern mathematics. Although its origins may be traced back several hundred years, it was Poincař who "gave topology wings" in a classic series of articles published around the turn of the ce...

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Other Authors: James, Ioan M. (Editor)
Format: Edited Volume
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam [u.a.] Elsevier 1999
Edition:1st ed.
Volumes / Articles: Show Volumes / Articles.
DOI:10.1016/B978-0-444-82375-5.X5000-7
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Author Notes:ed. by I. M. James
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Summary:Topology, for many years, has been one of the most exciting and influential fields of research in modern mathematics. Although its origins may be traced back several hundred years, it was Poincař who "gave topology wings" in a classic series of articles published around the turn of the century. While the earlier history, sometimes called the prehistory, is also considered, this volume is mainly concerned with the more recent history of topology, from Poincař onwards. As will be seen from the list of contents the articles cover a wide range of topics. Some are more technical than others, but the reader without a great deal of technical knowledge should still find most of the articles accessible. Some are written by professional historians of mathematics, others by historically-minded mathematicians, who tend to have a different viewpoint
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISBN:9780444823755
0444823751
9780080534077
0080534074
DOI:10.1016/B978-0-444-82375-5.X5000-7