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Toposes and Local Set Theories: An Introduction (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover

Bell, J. L.

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9780486462868: Toposes and Local Set Theories: An Introduction (Dover Books on Mathematics)
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ISBN 10: 0486462862 ISBN 13: 9780486462868
Publisher: Dover Publications, 2008

Synopsis

Topos theory has led to unexpected connections between classical and constructive mathematics. This text explores Lawvere and Tierney's concept of topos theory, a development in category theory that unites important but seemingly diverse notions from algebraic geometry, set theory, and intuitionistic logic. A virtually self-contained introduction, this volume presents toposes as the models of theories — known as local set theories — formulated within a typed intuitionistic logic.
The introductory chapter explores elements of category theory, including limits and colimits, functors, adjunctions, Cartesian closed categories, and Galois connections. Succeeding chapters examine the concept of topos, local set theories, fundamental properties of toposes, sheaves, locale-valued sets, and natural and real numbers in local set theories. An epilogue surveys the wider significance of topos theory, and the text concludes with helpful supplements, including an appendix, historical and bibliographical notes, references, and indexes.

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About the Author

J. L. Bell is a Professor at the University of Western Ontario and co-author of Dover's Models and Ultraproducts.

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Publisher
Dover Publications
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0486462862
ISBN 13 
9780486462868
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
288
Rating
  • 3.83 out of 5 stars
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