
The Legacy of Zellig Harris
Language and information into the 21st century. 2 Volumes (set)
John Benjamins Publishing Co
Published on 22. November 2002
Book
Hardback
323 pages
978-90-272-4741-4 (ISBN)
Description
Zellig Harris opened many lines of research in language, information, and culture. In these two volumes an international array of scholars describe Harris's work, further developments, and relate this work to that of others.
Volume 1 focuses on the importance of Harris's work in the philosophy of science and in theoretical linguistics. It begins with a survey article by Harris himself, which was hitherto unavailable in English.
Volume 2 explores Harris's profound influence in formal systems and applied mathematics, in demonstrations of the computability of language, and in informatics. This volume begins with a commentary by Andre Lentin on Harris's grounding in constructivist, intuitionist mathematics, drawing a parellel between his central insights and those of Goedel and others which were of like import in the foundations of mathematics.
Volume 1 focuses on the importance of Harris's work in the philosophy of science and in theoretical linguistics. It begins with a survey article by Harris himself, which was hitherto unavailable in English.
Volume 2 explores Harris's profound influence in formal systems and applied mathematics, in demonstrations of the computability of language, and in informatics. This volume begins with a commentary by Andre Lentin on Harris's grounding in constructivist, intuitionist mathematics, drawing a parellel between his central insights and those of Goedel and others which were of like import in the foundations of mathematics.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
& xx, 312 pp.
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 164 mm
ISBN-13
978-90-272-4741-4 (9789027247414)
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