A First Course in Logic: An Introduction to Model Theory, Proof Theory, Computability, and Complexity: 1 (Oxford Texts in Logic) - Hardcover

Hedman, Shawn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198529805 ISBN 13: 9780198529804

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2004

Synopsis

The ability to reason and think in a logical manner forms the basis of learning for most mathematics, computer science, philosophy and logic students. Based on the author's teaching notes at the University of Maryland and aimed at a broad audience, this text covers the fundamental topics in classical logic in an extremely clear, thorough and accurate style that is accessible to all the above. Covering propositional logic, first-order logic, and second-order logic, as well as proof theory, computability theory, and model theory, the text also contains numerous carefully graded exercises and is ideal for a first or refresher course.

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Review

'a broad introduction to Mathematical Logic for students at the masters level with some mathematical maturitu.' (Times Higher Education Supplement.)

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198529805
• ISBN 13: 9780198529804
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 452