Adams, Colin C.
ADAMS, Colin C.
ADAMS, Colin C. American, b. 1956. Genres: Adult non-fiction, Mathematics/Statistics. Career: Oregon State University, Corvallis, professor of mathematics, 1983-85; Williams College, Williamstown, MA, professor of mathematics, 1985-; University of California, Santa Barbara, professor, 1988-89; University of California, Davis, professor, 1991-92. Publications: The Knot Book, 1994; How To Ace Calculus: The Streetwise Guide, 1998. Address: Department of Mathematics, Bronfman Science Center, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]
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