Buch, Englisch, 101 Seiten
Buch, Englisch, 101 Seiten
ISBN: 978-0-8218-0451-3
Verlag: American Mathematical Society
In most mathematics textbooks, the most exciting part of mathematics - the process of invention and discovery - is completely hidden from the student. The aim of Knots and Surfaces is to change all that. Knots and Surfaces guides the reader through Euler's formula, one and two-sided surfaces, and knot theory using games and examples. By means of a series of carefully selected tasks, this book leads the reader on to discover some real mathematics. There are no formulas to memorize; no procedures to follow. This book is a guide to the mathematics - it starts you in the right direction and brings you back if you stray too far. Discovery is left to you. This book is aimed at undergraduates and those with little background knowledge of mathematics.
In most mathematics textbooks, the most exciting part of mathematics - the process of invention and discovery - is completely hidden from the reader. The aim of Groups and Symmetry and Knots and Surfaces is to change all that. By means of a series of carefully selected tasks, these books lead readers to discover some real mathematics. There are no formulas to memorize; no procedures to follow. The books are guides: their job is to start you in the right direction and to bring you back if you stray too far. Discovery is left to you.
