This book is a research monograph in the field of topology, which will become a standard reference.

This book will become a standard reference in algebraic topology Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Zusammenfassung

From the reviews of the first printing:

"... This is an important, formidable monograph in the area of algebraic and geometric topology. The readers interested in pursuing this line of research will find it enormously helpful to have the results assembled in one place with an unified, brilliant exposition."

C.Costinescu, Zentralblatt Math 906.1999

"This book provides an excellent and thorough treatment of various topics related to cobordosm. It should become an indispensable tool for advanced graduate students and workers in algebraic topology. ..."

D.M.Davis, MathSciNet MR1627486 (99f:550001)

".... The book is indispensable for research workers in algebraic topology. The presentation of the material is very nice and thorough, and this makes the book convenient for students with preliminary knowledge of algebraic topology. ..."

EMS - European Mathematical Society Newsletter December 1999

Inhalt
Notation, Conventions and Other Preliminaries.- Spectra and (Co)homology Theories.- Phantoms.- Thom Spectra.- Orientability and Orientations.- K- and KO-Orientability.- Complex (Co)bordism.- (Co)bordism with Singularities.- Complex (Co)bordism with Singularities.