Logic Programming: Operational Semantics and Proof Theory (Distinguished Dissertations in Computer Science, Series Number 4) - Hardcover

Andrews, James H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521432197 ISBN 13: 9780521432191

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1993

Synopsis

Dr Andrews here provides a homogeneous treatment of the semantics (operational and logical) of both theoretical and practical logic programming languages. He shows how the rift between theory and practice in logic programming can be bridged. This is achieved by precisely characterizing the way in which 'depth-first' search for solutions to a logical formula - the usual strategy in most practical languages - is incomplete. Languages that perform 'breadth-first' searches reflect more closely the theory underlying logic programming languages. Researchers interested in logic programming or semantics, as well as artificial intelligence search strategies, will want to consult this book as the only source for some essential and new ideas in the area.

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Book Description

The author provides a homogeneous treatment of the semantics of both theoretical and practical logic programming languages. Researchers interested in logic programming or semantics, as well as artificial intelligence search strategies need to consult this book as the only source for some essential and new ideas in the area.

Review

."..selected as one of the best PhD dissertations in computer science. Researchers interested in logic programming and semantics will find interesting results in this book, including both theoretical and practical solutions." G. Ciobanu, Computing Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521432197
• ISBN 13: 9780521432191
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 116