This book introduces the reader to the
concept of smooth manifold through abstract definitions and, more importantly,
through many we believe relevant examples. Topics covered includes: Manifolds,
Natural Constructions on Manifolds, Calculus on Manifolds, Riemannian Geometry,
Elements of the Calculus of Variations, The Fundamental group and Covering
Spaces, Cohomology, Characteristic classes, Classical Integral Geometry,
Elliptic Equations on Manifolds and Dirac Operators.
This book introduces the reader to the
concept of smooth manifold through abstract definitions and, more importantly,
through many we believe relevant examples. Topics covered includes: Manifolds,
Natural Constructions on Manifolds, Calculus on Manifolds, Riemannian Geometry,
Elements of the Calculus of Variations, The Fundamental group and Covering
Spaces, Cohomology, Characteristic classes, Classical Integral Geometry,
Elliptic Equations on Manifolds and Dirac Operators.