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Definitions and Basic Properties of Homology Theory

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Singular Homology Theory

Part of the book series: Graduate Texts in Mathematics ((GTM,volume 70))

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This chapter gives formal definitions of the basic concepts of homology theory, and rigorous proofs of their basic properties. For the most part, examples and applications are postponed to Chapter III and subsequent chapters.

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Massey, W.S. (1980). Definitions and Basic Properties of Homology Theory. In: Singular Homology Theory. Graduate Texts in Mathematics, vol 70. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-9231-6_2

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