Surgery On Compact Manifolds

The publication of this book in 1970 marked the culmination of a period in the history of the topology of manifolds. This edition, based on the original text, i... » 

The publication of this book in 1970 marked the culmination of a period in the history of the topology of manifolds. This edition, based on the original text, is supplemented by notes on subsequent developments and updated references and commentaries. «