<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This in-depth treatment uses shape theory as a "case study" to illustrate situations common to many areas of mathematics, including the use of archetypal models as a basis for systems of approximations. 1989 edition.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This in-depth treatment uses shape theory as a ""case study"" to illustrate situations common to many areas of mathematics, including the use of archetypal models as a basis for systems of approximations. 1989 edition.