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The Four-Color Theorem - History, Topological Foundations, and Idea of Proof (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998) Loot Price: R1,517

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The Four-Color Theorem - History, Topological Foundations, and Idea of Proof (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st...

The Four-Color Theorem - History, Topological Foundations, and Idea of Proof (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998)

Rudolf Fritsch; Translated by J.lie Peschke; Gerda Fritsch

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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.

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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 Promotions
LSN:	1-4612-7254-8
Barcode:	9781461272540