Four Colors Suffice
Subtitle: How the Map Problem Was Solved
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: January 6, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780691115337
Subjects: History of mathematics; Mathematics; Science/Mathematics; History & Philosophy; History of Science and Medicine, Philosophy of Science; Mathematics / History
First sentence: Solving any type of puzzle, such as a jigsaw or crossword puzzle, can be enjoyed purely for relaxation and recreation, and certainly the four-colour problem has provided many hours of enjoyment - and frustration - for many people.