Basic category theory for computer scientists / Benjamin C. Pierce.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pierce, Benjamin C., author.

Series:

Foundations of computing

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer science--Mathematics.

Computer science.

Categories (Mathematics).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 100 pages).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, [1991]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Category theory is a branch of pure mathematics that is becoming an increasingly important tool in theoretical computer science, especially in programming language semantics, domain theory, and concurrency, where it is already a standard language of discourse. Assuming a minimum of mathematical preparation, Basic Category Theory for Computer Scientists provides a straightforward presentation of the basic constructions and terminology of category theory, including limits, functors, natural transformations, adjoints, and cartesian closed categories. Four case studies illustrate applications of category theory to programming language design, semantics, and the solution of recursive domain equations. A brief literature survey offers suggestions for further study in more advanced texts. Benjamin C. Pierce received his doctoral degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Contents : Tutorial. Applications. Further Reading.

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

9780262288460

026228846X

OCLC:

827307499

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.