Global differential geometry / S. S. Chern, editor ; contributors : Lamberto Cesari ... [and others].
| Other author | Chern, Shiing-Shen, 1911-2004. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Washington, D.C.] : Mathematical Association of America, ©1989. |
| Description | ii, 354 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in mathematics (Mathematical Association of America) ; v. 27 Studies in mathematics (Mathematical Association of America) ; v. 27. ^A45818 |
| Contents | Introduction / S.S. Chern -- Vector bundles with a connection / S.S. Chern -- Differential forms / Harley Flanders -- Minimal Surfaces in R3 / Robert Osserman -- Curves and surfaces in Euclidean space / S.S. Chern -- On conjugate and cut loci / Shoshichi Kobayashi -- Riemannian comparison constructions / Hermann Karcher -- Manifolds of nonpositive curvature / Patrick Eberlein -- What is analysis in the large ? / Marston Morse -- Surface area / Lamberto Cesari -- Integral geometry / L.A. Santalo. |
| General note | Based on 2nd ed. of the MAA Studies vol.4 entitled Global Geometry and Analysis. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 88081000 |
| ISBN | 0883851296 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QA641 .G58X 1989 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |