Is there a good quick introduction to knot theory? I am relatively mathematically savvy so any level is appreciated.
A good quick introduction to Knot Theory?
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1I've heard "The Knot Book", by Colin Adams, recommended for this purpose. (I'm leaving a comment instead of an answer because I haven't read the book myself.) – 2010-10-30
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3"Relatively mathematically savvy" means very little unless you specify who it is that you're savvy relative to. A bright high school student? An undergraduate math major? A graduate student? – 2010-10-30
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0Grad student in CS, leaning towards theoretical CS with an undergrad major in Math and a minor in CS – 2010-11-01