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Diagonalization and self-reference / Raymond M. Smullyan.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QA9.6 .S67 1994
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smullyan, Raymond M.
- Series:
- Oxford logic guides ; 27.
- Oxford logic guides ; 27
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Recursion theory.
- Fixed point theory.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford ; New York : Clarendon Press, 1994.
- Summary:
- This book presents a systematic, unified treatment of fixed points as they occur in G"odel's incompleteness proofs, recursion theory, combinatory logic, semantics, and metamathematics. Packed with instructive problems and solutions, the book offers an excellent introduction to the subject and highlights recent research.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [389]-391) and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0198534507
- OCLC:
- 30666843
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