Download or read book Handbook of Algebraic Topology written by I.M. James and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1995-07-18 with total page 1336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Algebraic topology (also known as homotopy theory) is a flourishing branch of modern mathematics. It is very much an international subject and this is reflected in the background of the 36 leading experts who have contributed to the Handbook. Written for the reader who already has a grounding in the subject, the volume consists of 27 expository surveys covering the most active areas of research. They provide the researcher with an up-to-date overview of this exciting branch of mathematics.