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OverviewCovering an area of current intense research interest, this book is ideal for all mathematicians, undergraduate or at research level, as an introduction to the field. The book provides a thorough account of the mathematical theory of knots and its interactions with related fields. This new paperback edition places the book within reach of all individuals interested in this new and exciting field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: N. D. Gilbert (Lecturer in Mathematics, Lecturer in Mathematics, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh) , T. Porter (Reader in Pure Mathematics, Reader in Pure Mathematics, University of Wales at Bangor)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.443kg ISBN: 9780198514909ISBN 10: 0198514905 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 22 February 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Knots, Links, and Diagrams 2: Knot and Link Polynomials 3: Topological Spaces 4: Surfaces 5: The Arithmetic of Knots 6: Presentations of Groups 7: Graphs and Trees 8: Alexanders Matrices and Alexander Polynomials 9: The Fundamental Group 10: Van Kampen's Theorem 11: Applications of Van Kampen Theorem 12: Covering Spaces Bibliography IndexReviews<br> This excellent book is based....on a third-year undergraduate course....The authors have been successful in giving as much motivation as possible for each of the notions considered in the book. --Mathematical Reviews<p><br> This excellent book is based....on a third-year undergraduate course....The authors have been successful in giving as much motivation as possible for each of the notions considered in the book. --Mathematical Reviews<br> Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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