3-Manifolds

by John Hempel

This work treats the topological classification of 3-dimensional manifolds. Its unifying theme is the role of the fundamental group in determining the structure of a 3-manifold, and its purpose is to organize the subject around this theme. The reader is assumed to have some knowledge of algebraic topology and group theory. The book begins with a treatment of the piecewise linear techniques which are used throughout, proceeds with a development of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691081832
• ISBN13: 9780691081830
• Release Date: June 1976
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"