This text presents differential forms from a geometric perspective accessible at the undergraduate level. It begins with basic concepts such as partial differentiation and multiple integration and gently develops the entire machinery of differential forms. The subject is approached with the idea that complex concepts can be built up by analogy from simpler cases, which, being inherently geometric, often can be best understood visually. Each new concept is presented with a natural picture that students can easily grasp. Algebraic properties then follow. The book contains excellent motivation, numerous illustrations and solutions to selected problems.
- ISBN10 0817644997
- ISBN13 9780817644994
- Publish Date 1 August 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Birkhauser Boston Inc
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 149
- Language English