Model theory

This is an up-to-date and integrated introduction to model theory, designed to be used for graduate courses (for students who are familiar with first-order logic), and as a reference for more experienced logicians and mathematicians. Model theory is concerned with the notions of definition, interpre...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hodges, Wilfrid
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1993
Series:Encyclopedia of mathematics and its applications
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Collection: Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This is an up-to-date and integrated introduction to model theory, designed to be used for graduate courses (for students who are familiar with first-order logic), and as a reference for more experienced logicians and mathematicians. Model theory is concerned with the notions of definition, interpretation and structure in a very general setting, and is applied to a wide variety of other areas such as set theory, geometry, algebra (in particular group theory), and computer science (e.g. logic programming and specification). Professor Hodges emphasises definability and methods of construction, and introduces the reader to advanced topics such as stability. He also provides the reader with much historical information and a full bibliography, enhancing the book's use as a reference
Physical Description:xiii, 772 pages digital
ISBN:9780511551574