Mathematical Logic: A Course with Exercisespart II: Recursion Theory, Gödel's Theorems, Set Theory, Model Theory (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780198500506)

Logic forms the basis of mathematics, and is hence a fundamental part of any mathematics course. It is a major element in theoretical computer science and has undergone a huge revival with the ever-growing importance of computer science. This text is based on a course to undergraduates and provides a clear and accessible introduction to mathematical logic. The concept of model provides the underlying theme, giving the text a theoretical coherence whilst still covering a wide area of logic. The foundations having been laid in Part 1, this book starts with recursion theory, a topic essential for the complete scientist. Then follows Godel's incompleteness theorems and axiomatic set theory. Chapter 8 provides an introduction to model theory. There are examples throughout each section, and varied selection of exercises at the end. Answers to the exercises are given in the appendix.

Author: René Cori, Daniel Lascar, Donald Pelletier
ISBN-10: 0198500505
ISBN-13: 9780198500506
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 06/21/2001
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.73d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2001 pg. 23