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 chemistry, biology, and
physics. This is a compelling book that will comfortably escort you
into the marvelous world of knot theory. Whether you are a
mathematics student, someone working in a related field, or an
amateur mathematician, you will find much of interest in ""The Knot
Book"".Colin Adams received the Mathematical Association of America
(MAA) Award for Distinguished Teaching and has been an MAA Polya
Lecturer and a Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer. Other key books of
interest available from the ""AMS"" are ""Knots and Links"" and
""The Shoelace Book: A Mathematical Guide to the Best (and Worst)
Ways to Lace your Shoes"".
General
| Imprint: |
American Mathematical Society
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2004 |
| First published: |
2005 |
| Authors: |
Colin Adams
|
| Dimensions: |
253 x 177 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
306 |
| Edition: |
Illustrated Ed |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8218-3678-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Topology >
Algebraic topology
|
| LSN: |
0-8218-3678-1 |
| Barcode: |
9780821836781 |
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