A Comprehensive Introduction to Differential Geometry, Vol. 1, 3rd Edition

A Comprehensive Introduction to Differential Geometry, Vol. 1 – 3rd Edition

by Michael Spivak

Discover the essential foundation of differential geometry with Volume One of Michael Spivak’s acclaimed series. This third edition, published by Publish or Perish, Inc.® in Houston, Texas, offers a rigorous and accessible introduction to the subject, blending classical theory with modern mathematical language.

Ideal for students, educators, and professionals, this volume provides a comprehensive exploration of differentiable manifolds and the historical development of geometric ideas.

• Updated Content: Includes significant revisions and corrections
• Comprehensive Coverage: Introduces differentiable manifolds, tangent bundles, vector fields, and more
• Wide Range of Topics: Covers integration of differential forms, cohomology, Euler characteristic, and related theorems
• Rich Mathematical Insight: Explains complex ideas with clarity and depth

This volume is a cornerstone for anyone serious about mastering differential geometry and understanding its role in modern mathematics.

ISBN: 9780914098706