4-Manifolds and Kirby Calculus (Graduate Studies in

4-Manifolds and Kirby Calculus (Graduate Studies in Mathematics)
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The past two decades have brought explosive growth in 4-manifold theory. Many books are currently appearing that approach the topic from viewpoints such as gauge theory or algebraic geometry. This volume, however, offers an exposition from a topological point of view. It bridges the gap to other disciplines and presents classical but important topological techniques that have not previously appeared in the literature. Part I of the text presents the basics of the theory at the second-year graduate level and offers an overview of current research. Part II is devoted to an exposition of Kirby calculus, or handlebody theory on 4-manifolds. It is both elementary and comprehensive. Part III offers in depth a broad range of topics from current 4-manifold research. Topics include branched coverings and the geography of complex surfaces, elliptic and Lefschetz fibrations, $h$-cobordisms, symplectic 4-manifolds, and Stein surfaces. Applications are featured, and there are over 300 illustrations and numerous exercises with solutions in the book.
Country USA
Brand Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer American Mathematical Society
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 1999-08-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780821809945

Country	USA
Brand	Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer	American Mathematical Society
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	1999-08-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780821809945

4-Manifolds and Kirby Calculus (Graduate Studies in Mathematics)