Disc Embedding Theorem

Based on Fields medal winning work of Michael Freedman, this book explores the disc embedding theorem for 4-dimensional manifolds. This theorem underpins virtually all our understanding of topological 4-manifolds. Most famously, this includes the 4-dimensional Poincaré conjecture in the topological category.

The Disc Embedding Theorem contains the first thorough and approachable exposition of Fre...