
Colin Conrad Adams
Also known as
Colin C. Adams
**Colin Conrad Adams** is a mathematician primarily working in the areas of hyperbolic 3-manifolds and knot theory. His book, *The Knot Book,* has been praised for its accessible approach to advanced topics in knot theory. He is currently Francis Christopher Oakley Third Century Professor of Mathematics at Williams College, where he has been since 1985. He writes "Mathematically Bent", a column of math humor for the Mathematical Intelligencer. *--Wikipedia* Image: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license.
Born 1956-10-13
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL404187A
Top Subjects
- Calculus -- Study and teaching (2)
- Knot theory (1)
- Topology -- Textbooks (1)
- Mathematics -- Humor (1)
Books by Colin Conrad Adams
Total count: 5
The knot bookan elementary introduction to the mathematical theory of knotsW.H. Freeman1994-01-01
How to ace calculusthe streetwise guideW.H. Freeman1998-01-01
How to ace the rest of calculusthe streetwise guideW.H. Freeman2001-01-01
Introduction to topologypure and appliedPearson Prentice Hall2008-01-01-
Riot at the calc examand other mathematically bent storiesAmerican Mathematical Society2009-01-01