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The applications of topological techniques for understanding molecular structures have become increasingly important over the past thirty years. In this topology text, the reader will learn about knot theory, 3-dimensional manifolds, and the topology of embedded graphs, while learning the role these play in understanding molecular structures. Most of the results that are described in the text are motivated by questions asked by chemists or molecular biologists, though the results themselves often go beyond answering the original question asked. There is no specific mathematical or chemical prerequisite; all the relevant background is provided. The text is enhanced by nearly 200 illustrations and more than 100 exercises. Reading this fascinating book, undergraduate mathematics students can escape the world of pure abstract theory and enter that of real molecules, while chemists and biologists will find simple, clear but rigorous definitions of mathematical concepts they handle intuitively in their work. Read more ASIN B00QIT3QCG XRay Not Enabled Format Print Replica ISBN13 978-1316270660 Language English File size 28.5 MB Page Flip Not Enabled Publisher The Mathematical Association of America Word Wise Not Enabled Book 2 of 3 Outlooks Print length 256 pages Accessibility Learn more Publication date July 31, 2000 Enhanced typesetting Not Enabled