Computability Theory (Hardcover)

Computability theory originated with the seminal work of Gödel, Church, Turing, Kleene and Post in the 1930s. This theory includes a wide spectrum of topics, such as the theory of reducibilities and their degree structures, computably enumerable sets and their automorphisms, and subrecursive hierarchy classifications. Recent work in computability theory has focused on Turing definability and promises to have far-reaching mathematical, scientific, and philosophical consequences.

Written by a leading researcher, Computability Theory provides a concise, comprehensive, and authoritative introduction to contemporary computability theory, techniques, and results. The basic concepts and techniques of computability theory are placed in their historical, philosophical and logical context. This presentation is characterized by an unusual breadth of coverage and the inclusion of advanced topics not to be found elsewhere in the literature at this level.

The book includes both the standard material for a first course in computability and more advanced looks at degree structures, forcing, priority methods, and determinacy. The final chapter explores a variety of computability applications to mathematics and science.

Computability Theory is an invaluable text, reference, and guide to the direction of current research in the field. Nowhere else will you find the techniques and results of this beautiful and basic subject brought alive in such an approachable and lively way.

General

Imprint:	Chapman & Hall/CRC
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Chapman Hall/CRC Mathematics Series
Release date:	November 2003
First published:	2004
Authors:	S. Barry Cooper
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	420
ISBN-13:	978-1-58488-237-4
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > Mathematical theory of computation
LSN:	1-58488-237-9
Barcode:	9781584882374

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