This well-illustrated book develops a language close to that of ordinary discourse with which to discuss ideas about shapes, making it accessible to those who have not mastered the initial ideas of analysis and general topology. Ideal for students with its abundant exercises, the book is an example of the emerging discipline of mathematics education, as well as being about surfaces.

Ideal for students with its abundant exercises, this book is an example of the emerging discipline of mathematics education, as well as being about surfaces.