The Knot Book
an elementary introduction to the mathematical theory of knots
$148.26
- Paperback
307 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2004
Summary
Knots are familiar objects. We use them to moor our boats, to wrap our packages, to tie our shoes. Yet the mathematical theory of knots quickly leads to deep results in topology and geometry. The Knot Book is an introduction to this rich theory, starting with our familiar understanding of knots and a bit of college algebra and finishing with exciting topics of current research. The Knot Book is also about the excitement of doing mathematics. Colin Adams engages the reader with fascinating exa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780821836781 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0821836781 |
| Author: | Colin Adams |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society |
| Imprint: | American Mathematical Society |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 307 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2004 |
| Weight: | 583g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 175mm x 17mm |
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About The Author
Colin Adams
Colin Adams is Professor of Mathematics at Williams College. He is one of the world’s leading researchers of knot theory and has published widely on this and other mathematical topics. He is the co-author of “How to Ace Calculus” and winner of the Mathematical Association of America Distinguished Teaching Award for 1998.
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