A Combinatorial Introduction to Topology

by Michael Henle

Excellent text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students shows how geometric and algebraic ideas met and grew together into an important branch of mathematics. Lucid coverage of vector fields, surfaces, homology of complexes, much more. Some knowledge of differential equations and multivariate calculus required. Many problems and exercises (some solutions) integrated into the text. 1979 edition. Bibliography.

Genres: Mathematics, Reference

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Shehryar Saroya · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comfortable read, written in a conversational style. I'd recommend it to any undergradute on the road to Algebraic Topology.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best introduction to topology. Exceptionally clear.

[Aneel]

This looks like a good first book in Topology, which I've meant to study since my interest in math hit full steam. I made it as far as I could go on just reading the definitions. I'm going to have to start working the problems if I'm to make more progress.