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Definitions and Basic Properties of Homology Theory

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A Basic Course in Algebraic Topology

Part of the book series: Graduate Texts in Mathematics ((GTM,volume 127))

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

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Massey, W.S. (1991). Definitions and Basic Properties of Homology Theory. In: A Basic Course in Algebraic Topology. Graduate Texts in Mathematics, vol 127. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-9063-4_7

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