R.L. Moore, distinguished mathematician and teacher at the University of Texas, developed a Socratic method of teaching in which students are challenged to construct their own proofs of theorems. While hugely successful in influencing students to pursue advanced studies in mathematics, the Moore method can be intimidating to someone who has only experienced traditional-style mathematics courses… With this book instructors can choose what level of discovery learning to incorporate into their course, depending upon the backgrounds and aptitudes of their students. The chapters are nicely organized with definitions, exercises, and propositions preceding the skeleton proofs that follow…This textbook will introduce the Moore method to the wider audience it deserves.
Walter Richardson, Jr., The University of Texas at San Antonio
This is a well-motivated guided tour through the main areas of modern general topology. Because of this, I highly recommend it both as a textbook for advanced undergraduates and as a main resource for anyone setting out to learn the subject on their own.
Paul Bankston, Marquette University