Topology: a very short introduction

By:

Earl, Richard

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Very short introductionsPublication details: Oxford University Press 2019 OxfordDescription: 141 p.; ill. Includes appendix and indexISBN:

9780198832683

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DDC classification:

514 E2T6

Summary: How is a subway map different from other maps? What makes a knot knotted? What makes the Möbius strip one-sided? These are questions of topology, the mathematical study of properties preserved by twisting or stretching objects. In the 20th century topology became as broad and fundamental as algebra and geometry, with important implications for science, especially physics. In this Very Short Introduction Richard Earl gives a sense of the more visual elements of topology (looking at surfaces) as well as covering the formal definition of continuity. Considering some of the eye-opening examples that led mathematicians to recognize a need for studying topology, he pays homage to the historical people, problems, and surprises that have propelled the growth of this field. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/topology-a-very-short-introduction-9780198832683?cc=us&lang=en&#

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Table of Contents

1. What is Topology?
2. Making Surfaces
3. Thinking Continuously
4. The Plane and Other Spaces
5. Flavours of Topology
6. More on Surfaces
7. Knot to Be
Historical Timeline
Further Reading
Index

How is a subway map different from other maps? What makes a knot knotted? What makes the Möbius strip one-sided? These are questions of topology, the mathematical study of properties preserved by twisting or stretching objects. In the 20th century topology became as broad and fundamental as algebra and geometry, with important implications for science, especially physics.
In this Very Short Introduction Richard Earl gives a sense of the more visual elements of topology (looking at surfaces) as well as covering the formal definition of continuity. Considering some of the eye-opening examples that led mathematicians to recognize a need for studying topology, he pays homage to the historical people, problems, and surprises that have propelled the growth of this field.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/topology-a-very-short-introduction-9780198832683?cc=us&lang=en&#

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