Knots
A. B. Sosinskiĭ
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Knots
Published
2002
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pages
127
ISBN-10
0674009444
Description
"Ornaments and Icons, symbols of complexity or evil, aesthetically appealing and endlessly useful in everyday ways, knots are also the object of mathematical theory, used to unravel ideas about the topological nature of space. In recent years knot theory has been brought to bear on the study of equations describing weather systems, mathematical models used in physics, and even, with the realization that DNA sometimes is knotted, molecular biology.". "This book, written by a mathematician known for his own work on knot theory, is a clear, concise, and engaging introduction to this complicated subject. A guide to the basic ideas and applications of knot theory, Knots takes us from Lord Kelvin's early - and mistaken - idea of using the knot to model the atom, almost a century and a half age, to the central problem confronting knot theorists today: distinguishing among various knots, classifying them, and finding a straightforward and general way of determining whether two knots - treated as mathematical objects - are equal."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Knots?
This edition of Knots has approximately 127 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Knots?
For most readers, Knots typically takes between 2h 39m and 1h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 31,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 31,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Knots?
The estimated word count for Knots is approximately 31,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Knots?
Knots was written by A. B. Sosinskiĭ.
When was Knots published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.