{"product_id":"9783032247520","title":"K-Theory and Characteristic Classes A Homotopical Perspective","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUniversitext\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eK-Theory and Characteristic Classes\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Homotopical Perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInna Zakharevich\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ Topology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThis book offers a modern introduction to characteristic classes and topological \u003cem\u003eK\u003c\/em\u003e-theory, two foundational topics in algebraic topology. It incorporates contemporary tools such as category theory, spectra, and modern homotopy theory, making the material more accessible and relevant for today’s graduate students. It is intended as an \"on-ramp\" to advanced study, emphasizing practical application over exhaustive theoretical background.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"x_x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe book is not designed to be self-contained. It introduces essential tools from modern homotopy theory without delving deeply into their foundations, focusing instead on how these tools are used in practice. It occasionally cites results without proof, directing readers to external sources. This approach encourages students to develop research habits, such as consulting references and exploring topics independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eInna Zakharevich is an associate professor of mathematics at Cornell University. She obtained her Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Chicago and at the Institute for Advanced Study.  Her research is primarily in the fields of algebraic K-theory and scissors congruence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032247520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e173\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46792910930060,"sku":"9783032247520","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032247520.jpg?v=1780592780","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032247520","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}