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Title Finite and algorithmic model theory / edited by Javier Esparza, Christian Michaux, Charles Steinhorn
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011
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Description 1 online resource (xi, 341 pages) : illustrations
Series London Mathematical Society lecture note series ; 379
London Mathematical Society lecture note series ; 379.
Contents Preface / Javier Esparza, Christian Michaux and Charles Steinhorn -- Automata-based presentations of infinite structures / Vince Bárány, Erich Grädel and Sasha Rubin -- Logical aspects of spatial databases / Bart Kuijpers and Jan Van den Bussche -- Some connections between finite and infinite model theory / Vera Koponen -- Definability in classes of finite structures / Dugald Macpherson and Charles Steinhorn -- Algorithmic meta-theorems / Stephan Kreutzer -- Model theoretic methods for fragments of FO and special classes of (finite) structures / Martin Otto
Summary "Intended for researchers and graduate students in theoretical computer science and mathematical logic, this volume contains accessible surveys by leading researchers from areas of current work in logical aspects of computer science, where both finite and infinite model-theoretic methods play an important role. Notably, the articles in this collection emphasize points of contact and connections between finite and infinite model theory in computer science that may suggest new directions for interaction. Among the topics discussed are: algorithmic model theory, descriptive complexity theory, finite model theory, finite variable logic, model checking, model theory for restricted classes of finite structures, and spatial databases. The chapters all include extensive bibliographies facilitating deeper exploration of the literature and further research"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Finite model theory.
Computer science -- Mathematics.
MATHEMATICS -- Logic.
MATHEMATICS -- Infinity.
Computer science -- Mathematics
Finite model theory
Form Electronic book
Author Esparza, Javier
Michaux, Christian
Steinhorn, Charles
ISBN 9781139127097
1139127098
9780511974960
0511974965
9781139116435
1139116436