Knots and Surfaces
Author:   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
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9780198514909


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   22 February 1996
Format:   Paperback
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Covering 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.

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Author:   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:  

9780198514909


ISBN 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   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1: 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 Index

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<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>


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