A Concise Course in Algebraic Topology (Chicago Lectures in Mathematics)

Algebraic topology is a basic part of modern mathematics, and some knowledge of this area is indispensable for any advanced work relating to geometry, including topology itself, differential geometry, algebraic geometry, and Lie groups. This book provides a detailed treatment of algebraic topology both for teachers of the subject and for advanced graduate students in mathematics either specializing in this area or continuing on to other fields.

J. Peter May's approach reflects the enormous internal developments within algebraic topology over the past several decades, most of which are largely unknown to mathematicians in other fields. But he also retains the classical presentations of various topics where appropriate. Most chapters end with problems that further explore and refine the concepts presented. The final four chapters provide sketches of substantial areas of algebraic topology that are normally omitted from introductory texts, and the book concludes with a list of suggested readings for those interested in delving further into the field.

• Algebraic Topology
• Category Theory in Context (Aurora: Dover Modern Math Originals)
• An Introduction to Homological Algebra (Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics)
• Introduction To Commutative Algebra, Student Economy Edition
• Differential Forms in Algebraic Topology (Graduate Texts in Mathematics)
• Topology
• Categories for the Working Mathematician (Graduate Texts in Mathematics)
• Algebraic Geometry (Graduate Texts in Mathematics)
• Commutative Algebra: with a View Toward Algebraic Geometry (Graduate Texts in Mathematics)
• Simplicial Objects in Algebraic Topology (Chicago Lectures in Mathematics)