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Conceptual Mathematics: A First Introduction to Categories - Softcover

Lawvere, F. William; Schanuel, Stephen Hoel

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9780521478175: Conceptual Mathematics: A First Introduction to Categories
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ISBN 10: 0521478170 ISBN 13: 9780521478175
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

The idea of a "category"--a sort of mathematical universe--has brought about a remarkable unification and simplification of mathematics. Written by two of the best-known names in categorical logic, Conceptual Mathematics is the first book to apply categories to the most elementary mathematics. It thus serves two purposes: first, to provide a key to mathematics for the general reader or beginning student; and second, to furnish an easy introduction to categories for computer scientists, logicians, physicists, and linguists who want to gain some familiarity with the categorical method without initially committing themselves to extended study.

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Book Description

The idea of a "category"--a sort of mathematical universe--has brought about a remarkable unification and simplification of mathematics. Written by two of the best known names in categorical logic, this is the first book to apply categories to the most elementary mathematics.

Review

"Conceptual Mathematics provides an excellent introductory account to categories for those who are starting from scratch. It treats material which will appear simple and familiar to many philosophers, but in an unfamiliar way." Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521478170
ISBN 13 
9780521478175
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
376
Rating
  • 4.32 out of 5 stars
    203 ratings by Goodreads