
Model Theory
Translation by Ruy De Queiroz
Maria Manzano(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 29. April 1999
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-0-19-853851-6 (ISBN)
Description
Logic languages are free from the ambiguities of natural languages, and are therefore specially suited for use in computing. Model theory is the branch of mathematical logic which concerns the relationship between mathematical structures and logic languages, and has become increasingly important in areas such as computing, philosophy and linguistics. As the reasoning process takes place at a very abstract level, model theory applies to a wide variety of structures. It is also possible to define new structures and classify existing ones by establishing links between them. These links can be very useful since they allow us to transfer our knowledge between related structures. This book provides a clear and readable introduction to the subject, and is suitable for both mathematicians and students from outside the subject. It includes some historically relevant information before each major topic is introduced, making it a useful reference for non-experts. The motivation of the subject is constantly explained, and proofs are also explained in detail.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
numerous line figures
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
564 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-853851-6 (9780198538516)
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Persons
Author: Maria Gracia Manzano Arjona, Profesora Titular de Logica, Departamento de Logica y Filosofia de la Ciencia, Facultad de Filosofia, Universidad de Salamanca, Campus Unamuno, Edificio FES, 37007 Salamanca, SPAIN. Tel: +34 23 294640 x3416; fax: +34 23 294638; email: mara@gugu.usal.es Translator: Dr Ruy J. G. B. de Queiroz, Departamento de Informatica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Luis Freire, Cidade Universitaria, Recife, PE 50740-540, BRAZIL. Tel: +55 81 271 8430; fax: +55 81 271 8438; email: ruy@di.ufpe.br
Author
Profesora Titular de LogicaProfesora Titular de Logica, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
Translation
Departamento de InformaticaDepartamento de Informatica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil