This book discusses a famous problem that helped to define the
field now known as topology: What is the minimum number of colors
required to print a map so that no two adjoining countries have the
same color? This problem remained unsolved until the 1950s, when it
was finally cracked using a computer. This book discusses the
history and mathematics of the problem, as well as the
philosophical debate which ensued, regarding the validity of
computer generated proofs.
General
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2012 |
| First published: |
1998 |
| Authors: |
Rudolf Fritsch
|
| Translators: |
J.lie Peschke
|
| Authors: |
Gerda Fritsch
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
260 |
| Edition: |
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4612-7254-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Mathematics >
Topology >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-4612-7254-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781461272540 |
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