The Topological Classification of Stratified Spaces

Part 1 Manifold theory: algebraic K-theory and topology surgery theory spacification and functoriality applications. Part 2 General theory: definitions and examples classification of stratified spaces transverse stratified classification PT category controlled topology proof of main theorems in topology. Part 3 Applications and illustrations: manifolds and embedding theory revisited supernormal spaces and varieties group actions rigidity conjectures.

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