
Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science
Chapman & Hall/CRC (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 18. January 2002
Book
Hardback
396 pages
978-1-58488-254-1 (ISBN)
Description
Over the past 20 years, the emergence of clone theory, hyperequational theory, commutator theory and tame congruence theory has led to a growth of universal algebra both in richness and in applications, especially in computer science. Yet most of the classic books on the subject are long out of print and, to date, no other book has integrated these theories with the long-established work that supports them.
Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science introduces the basic concepts of universal algebra and surveys some of the newer developments in the field. The first half of the book provides a solid grounding in the core material. A leisurely pace, careful exposition, numerous examples, and exercises combine to form an introduction to the subject ideal for beginning graduate students or researchers from other areas. The second half of the book focuses on applications in theoretical computer science and advanced topics, including Mal'cev conditions, tame congruence theory, clones, and commutators.
The impact of the advances in universal algebra on computer science is just beginning to be realized, and the field will undoubtedly continue to grow and mature. Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science forms an outstanding text and offers a unique opportunity to build the foundation needed for further developments in its theory and in its computer science applications.
Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science introduces the basic concepts of universal algebra and surveys some of the newer developments in the field. The first half of the book provides a solid grounding in the core material. A leisurely pace, careful exposition, numerous examples, and exercises combine to form an introduction to the subject ideal for beginning graduate students or researchers from other areas. The second half of the book focuses on applications in theoretical computer science and advanced topics, including Mal'cev conditions, tame congruence theory, clones, and commutators.
The impact of the advances in universal algebra on computer science is just beginning to be realized, and the field will undoubtedly continue to grow and mature. Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science forms an outstanding text and offers a unique opportunity to build the foundation needed for further developments in its theory and in its computer science applications.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Boca Raton
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate
Illustrations
40 s/w Abbildungen
40 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
757 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58488-254-1 (9781584882541)
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Klaus Denecke | Shelly L. Wismath
Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science
E-Book
10/2018
Chapman & Hall/CRC
€165.99
Available for download

Klaus Denecke | Shelly L. Wismath
Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science
E-Book
10/2018
1st Edition
Chapman & Hall/CRC
€165.99
Available for download
Persons
Denecke, Klaus; Wismath, Shelly L.
Author
Universitat Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Canada
Content
Basic Concepts. Galois Connections and Closures. Homomorphisms and Isomorphisms. Direct and Subdirect Products. Terms, Trees, and Polynomials. Identities and Varieties. Term Rewriting Systems. Algebraic Machines. Mal'cev-type Conditions. Clones and Completeness. Tame Congruence Theory. Term Condition and Commutator. Complete Sublattices. G-Clones and M-Solid Varieties. Hypersubstitutions and Machines. Bibliography. Index.