Format:
XII, 199 S.
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Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
Edition:
Revised color edition with a new foreword by Ian Stewart
ISBN:
0691158223
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9780691158228
Series Statement:
Princeton science library
Note:
First published: London : Allen Lane, 2002, under title Four colours suffice
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Preface to the revised color editionPreface to the original edition -- The four-colour problem -- The problem is posed -- Euler's famous formula -- Cayley revives the problem... -- ...and Kempe solves it -- A chapter of accidents -- A bombshell from Durham -- Crossing the Atlantic -- A new dawn breaks -- Success! -- Is it a proof? -- Chronology of events -- Glossary.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Mathematics
Keywords:
Vierfarbensatz
;
Geschichte
URL:
http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10116.html
Author information:
Stewart, Ian 1945-
Author information:
Wilson, Robin J. 1943-
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