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

Henrich, Allison K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486804631 ISBN 13: 9780486804637

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc, 2017

Synopsis

This well-written and engaging volume introduces knot theory, an area of growing interest in contemporary math teaching. The hands-on approach features many exercises to be completed by readers and requires only a basic familiarity with algebra. Topics include knot definition and equivalence, families of links and braids, knot notation, virtual knots, and related subjects.

About this title

About the Author

Allison Henrich is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Seattle.
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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Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486804631
• ISBN 13: 9780486804637
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128