A clear exposition, with exercises, of the basic ideas of algebraic topology. Suitable for a two-semester course at the beginning graduate level, it assumes a knowledge of point set topology and basic
With a wealth of examples as well as abundant applications to algebra, this is a must-read work: an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to homological algebra. The author provides a treatment of homolo
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Handsome text provides graduate students with an exceptionally accessible introduction to the ideas and methods of algebraic topology. The author writes with graceful lucidity, and gives careful atten