Topology via Logic: 5 (Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science, Series Number 5)

Vickers, Steven

ISBN 10: 0521576512 / ISBN 13: 9780521576512

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2008

About this Item

This is an advanced textbook on topology for computer scientists. Series Editor(s): Van Rijsbergen, C. J.; Abramsky, S.; Aczel, P. H.; Bakker, J. W. de; Gurevich, Y.; Tucker, J. V. Series: Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science. Num Pages: 220 pages, 43 b/w illus. 64 exercises. BIC Classification: PBCD; PBP; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 12. Weight in Grams: 570. . 2008. Revised ed. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Topology via Logic: 5 (Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science, Series Number 5)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521576512
• ISBN 13: 9780521576512
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This advanced textbook on topology has three unusual features. First, the introduction is from the locale viewpoint, motivated by the logic of finite observations: this provides a more direct approach than the traditional one based on abstracting properties of open sets in the real line. Second, the author freely exploits the methods of locale theory. Third, there is substantial discussion of some computer science applications. As computer scientists become more aware of the mathematical foundations of their discipline, it is appropriate that such topics are presented in a form of direct relevance and applicability. This book goes some way towards bridging the gap for computer scientists.

Book Description

This is an advanced textbook on topology for computer scientists. It is based on a course given by the author to postgraduate students of computer science at Imperial College.