Geometry Of Characteristic Classes

Characteristic classes are central to the modern study of the topology and geometry of manifolds. They were first introduced in topology where they could be use... » 

Characteristic classes are central to the modern study of the topology and geometry of manifolds. They were first introduced in topology where they could be used to define obstructions to the existence of certain fibre bundles; refinements were to follow. This is an introduction to the field. «