Combinatory logic and lambda-conversion were originally devised in the 1920s for investigating the foundations of mathematics using the basic concept of 'operation' instead of 'set'. They have now developed into linguistic tools, useful in several branches of logic and computer science, especially in the study of programming languages. These notes form a simple introduction to the two topics, suitable for a reader who has no previous knowledge of combinatory logic, but has taken an undergraduate course in predicate calculus and recursive functions.
The key ideas and basic results are presented, as well as a number of more specialised topics, and man), exercises are included to provide manipulative practice.
| ISBN: | 9780521318396 |
| Publication date: | 29th May 1986 |
| Author: | J R Hindley, J P Seldin |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 368 pages |
| Series: | London Mathematical Society Student Texts |
| Genres: |
Mathematical foundations |
Combinatory logic and lambda-conversion were originally devised in the 1920s for investigating the foundations of mathematics using the basic concept of 'operation' instead of 'set'. They have now developed into linguistic tools, useful in several branches of logic and computer science, especially in the study of programming languages.
Introduction to Combinators and (Lambda) Calculus features in the following genres: Mathematical foundations
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Introduction to Combinators and (Lambda) Calculus was written by J R Hindley, J P Seldin and published by Cambridge University Press
Introduction to Combinators and (Lambda) Calculus has 368 pages
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