An Interactive Introduction to Knot Theory (Aurora: Dover Modern Math Originals) - Softcover

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Johnson, Inga; Henrich, Allison K.

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9780486804637: An Interactive Introduction to Knot Theory (Aurora: Dover Modern Math Originals)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0486804631 ISBN 13: 9780486804637
Publisher: Dover Publications, 2017

Synopsis

This well-written and engaging volume, intended for undergraduates, introduces knot theory, an area of growing interest in contemporary mathematics. The hands-on approach features many exercises to be completed by readers. Prerequisites are only a basic familiarity with linear algebra and a willingness to explore the subject in a hands-on manner.
The opening chapter offers activities that explore the world of knots and links — including games with knots — and invites the reader to generate their own questions in knot theory. Subsequent chapters guide the reader to discover the formal definition of a knot, families of knots and links, and various knot notations. Additional topics include combinatorial knot invariants, knot polynomials, unknotting operations, and virtual knots.

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About the Author

Allison Henrich is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Seattle University.
Inga Johnson is Professor of Mathematics at Willamette University.

From the Back Cover

This well-written and engaging volume, intended for undergraduates, introduces knot theory, an area of growing interest in contemporary mathematics. The hands-on approach features many exercises to be completed by readers. Prerequisites are only a basic familiarity with linear algebra and a willingness to explore the subject in a hands-on manner.
The opening chapter offers activities that explore the world of knots and links—including games with knots—and invites the reader to generate their own questions in knot theory. Subsequent chapters guide the reader to discover the formal definition of a knot, families of knots and links, and various knot notations. Additional topics include combinatorial knot invariants, knot polynomials, unknotting operations, and virtual knots.
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Publisher
Dover Publications
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0486804631
ISBN 13 
9780486804637
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
192
Rating
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