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The careful presentation establishes first the arithmetic of relation algebras, providing ample motivation and examples, then proceeds primarily on the basis of algebraic constructions: subalgebras, homomorphisms, quotient algebras, and direct products. Each chapter ends with a historical section and a substantial number of exercises. The only formal prerequisite is a background in abstract algebra and some mathematical maturity, though the reader will also benefit from familiarity with Boolean algebra and naïve set theory. The measured paceand outstanding clarity are particularly suited to independent study, and provide an unparalleled opportunity to learn from one of the leading authorities in the field.
Collecting, curating, and illuminating over 75 years of progress since Tarski's seminal work in 1941, this textbook in two volumes offers a landmark, unified treatment of the increasingly relevant field of relation algebras. Clear and insightful prose guides the reader through material previously only available in scattered, highly-technical journal articles. Students and experts alike will appreciate the work as both a textbook and invaluable reference for the community.
The careful presentation establishes first the arithmetic of relation algebras, providing ample motivation and examples, then proceeds primarily on the basis of algebraic constructions: subalgebras, homomorphisms, quotient algebras, and direct products. Each chapter ends with a historical section and a substantial number of exercises. The only formal prerequisite is a background in abstract algebra and some mathematical maturity, though the reader will also benefit from familiarity with Boolean algebra and naïve set theory. The measured paceand outstanding clarity are particularly suited to independent study, and provide an unparalleled opportunity to learn from one of the leading authorities in the field.
Collecting, curating, and illuminating over 75 years of progress since Tarski's seminal work in 1941, this textbook in two volumes offers a landmark, unified treatment of the increasingly relevant field of relation algebras. Clear and insightful prose guides the reader through material previously only available in scattered, highly-technical journal articles. Students and experts alike will appreciate the work as both a textbook and invaluable reference for the community.
Steven Givant is a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mills College, California. As a long-term collaborator of Alfred Tarski-one of the great logicians-Givant has been involved first-hand in the development of the field of relation algebras since the 1970s. His previous books include Duality Theories for Boolean Algebras with Operators (Springer, 2014), Introduction to Boolean Algebras, with Paul Halmos (Springer, 2009), Logic as Algebra, with Paul Halmos (MAA, 1998),and A Formalization of Set Theory without Variables, with Alfred Tarski (AMS, 1987). He was also coeditor, with Ralph McKenzie, of Alfred Tarski's Collected Papers: Vol 1-4 (Birkhäuser, 1986).
Engages the reader with numerous examples, exercises, and historical remarks
The first volume of a textbook pair, which together provide a landmark unified treatment of the fieldPreface.- Introduction.- 1. The calculus of relations.- 2. Relation algebras.- 3. Examples of relation algebras.- 4. Arithmetic.- 5. Special elements.- 6. Subalgebras.- 7. Homomorphisms.- 8. Ideals and quotients.- 9. Simple algebras.- 10. Relativizations.- 11. Direct products.- 12. Subdirect products.- 13. Minimal relation algebras.- References.- Index.
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2017 |
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Fachbereich: | Grundlagen |
Genre: | Mathematik, Medizin, Naturwissenschaften, Technik |
Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
Medium: | Buch |
Inhalt: |
xxxii
572 S. 25 s/w Illustr. 572 p. 25 illus. |
ISBN-13: | 9783319652344 |
ISBN-10: | 3319652346 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 978-3-319-65234-4 |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Givant, Steven |
Auflage: | 1st edition 2017 |
Hersteller: |
Springer Nature Switzerland
Springer International Publishing |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com |
Maße: | 241 x 160 x 36 mm |
Von/Mit: | Steven Givant |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 14.09.2017 |
Gewicht: | 1,172 kg |
Steven Givant is a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mills College, California. As a long-term collaborator of Alfred Tarski-one of the great logicians-Givant has been involved first-hand in the development of the field of relation algebras since the 1970s. His previous books include Duality Theories for Boolean Algebras with Operators (Springer, 2014), Introduction to Boolean Algebras, with Paul Halmos (Springer, 2009), Logic as Algebra, with Paul Halmos (MAA, 1998),and A Formalization of Set Theory without Variables, with Alfred Tarski (AMS, 1987). He was also coeditor, with Ralph McKenzie, of Alfred Tarski's Collected Papers: Vol 1-4 (Birkhäuser, 1986).
Engages the reader with numerous examples, exercises, and historical remarks
The first volume of a textbook pair, which together provide a landmark unified treatment of the fieldPreface.- Introduction.- 1. The calculus of relations.- 2. Relation algebras.- 3. Examples of relation algebras.- 4. Arithmetic.- 5. Special elements.- 6. Subalgebras.- 7. Homomorphisms.- 8. Ideals and quotients.- 9. Simple algebras.- 10. Relativizations.- 11. Direct products.- 12. Subdirect products.- 13. Minimal relation algebras.- References.- Index.
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2017 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Grundlagen |
Genre: | Mathematik, Medizin, Naturwissenschaften, Technik |
Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
Medium: | Buch |
Inhalt: |
xxxii
572 S. 25 s/w Illustr. 572 p. 25 illus. |
ISBN-13: | 9783319652344 |
ISBN-10: | 3319652346 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 978-3-319-65234-4 |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Givant, Steven |
Auflage: | 1st edition 2017 |
Hersteller: |
Springer Nature Switzerland
Springer International Publishing |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com |
Maße: | 241 x 160 x 36 mm |
Von/Mit: | Steven Givant |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 14.09.2017 |
Gewicht: | 1,172 kg |