Knots and links Dale Rolfsen. Mathematics lecture series 7.

Rolfsen, Dale:

ISBN 10: 0914098160 / ISBN 13: 9780914098164

Published by Berkeley, Publish or Perish, 1976

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Ex-library with stamp and library-signature. GOOD condition, some traces of use. Ancien Exemplaire de bibliothèque avec signature et cachet. BON état, quelques traces d'usure. Ehem. Bibliotheksexemplar mit Signatur und Stempel. GUTER Zustand, ein paar Gebrauchsspuren. 57 ROL 9780914098164 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1150.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knots and links Dale Rolfsen. Mathematics lecture series 7.
• Publisher: Berkeley, Publish or Perish
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0914098160
• ISBN 13: 9780914098164
• Binding: Hardcover
• Weight: 1150 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • SA MATHEMATIK

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Synopsis

Rolfsen's beautiful book on knots and links can be read by anyone, from beginner to expert, who wants to learn about knot theory. Beginners find an inviting introduction to the elements of topology, emphasizing the tools needed for understanding knots, the fundamental group and van Kampen's theorem, for example, which are then applied to concrete problems, such as computing knot groups. For experts, Rolfsen explains advanced topics, such as the connections between knot theory and surgery and how they are useful to understanding three-manifolds.

Besides providing a guide to understanding knot theory, the book offers "practical" training. After reading it, you will be able to do many things: compute presentations of knot groups, Alexander polynomials, and other invariants; perform surgery on three-manifolds; and visualize knots and their complements. It is characterized by its hands-on approach and emphasis on a visual, geometric understanding.

Rolfsen offers invaluable insight and strikes a perfect balance between giving technical details and offering informal explanations. The illustrations are superb, and a wealth of examples are included.

Review

...a gem and a classic. Every mathematics library should own a copy and every mathematician should read at least some of it. The writing is clear and engaging, while the choice of examples is genius...Rolfsen's book continues to be a beautiful introduction to some beautiful ideas. --Scott A. Taylor, MAA Reviews