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Description for The Knot Book
Paperback. Knots are familiar objects. Yet the mathematical theory of knots quickly leads to deep results in topology and geometry. This work offers an introduction to this theory, starting with our understanding of knots. It presents the applications of knot theory to modern chemistry, biology and physics. Num Pages: 277 pages, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: PBPD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 177 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
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 examples, superb figures, and thought-provoking ideas. He also presents the remarkable applications of knot theory to modern ... Read more
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 examples, superb figures, and thought-provoking ideas. He also presents the remarkable applications of knot theory to modern ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
American Mathematical Society United States
Number of pages
307
Condition
New
Number of Pages
307
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821836781
SKU
V9780821836781
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
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