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Exactly k-to-1 maps: from pathological functions with finitely many discontinuities to well-behaved covering maps

General Topology 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

Many mathematicians encounter k-to-1 maps only in the study of covering maps. But, of course, k-to-1 maps do not have to be open. This paper touches on covering maps, and simple maps, but concentrates on ordinary k-to-1 functions (both continuous and finitely discontinuous) from one metric continuum to another. New results, old results and ideas for further research are given; and a baker's dozen of questions are raised.

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@article{arxiv.math/9810129,
  title  = {Exactly k-to-1 maps: from pathological functions with finitely many discontinuities to well-behaved covering maps},
  author = {Jo Heath},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/9810129},
  year   = {2007}
}

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14 pages