Basic Model Theory (Paperback, 2nd)

Model theory investigates the relationships between mathematical structures ('models') on the one hand and formal languages (in which statements about these structures can be formulated) on the other. Example structures are: the natural numbers with the usual arithmetical operations, the structures familiar from algebra, ordered sets, etc. The emphasis is on first-order languages, the model theory of which is best known. An example result is Loewenheim's theorem (the oldest in the field): a first-order sentence true of some uncountable structure must hold in some countable structure as well. Second-order languages and several of their fragments are dealt with as well. As the title indicates, this book introduces the reader to what is basic in model theory. A special feature is its use of the Ehrenfeucht game by which the reader is familiarised with the world of models.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Studies in Logic Language and Information
Release date:	June 1996
First published:	June 1996
Authors:	Kees Doets
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	141
Edition:	2nd
ISBN-13:	978-1-57586-048-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Mathematical foundations > Mathematical logic Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Mathematical modelling Promotions
LSN:	1-57586-048-1
Barcode:	9781575860480

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