Sketches of an Elephant: A Topos Theory Compendium by Peter T Johnstone

Sketches of an Elephant: A Topos Theory Compendium by Peter T Johnstone

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Topos Theory is an important branch of mathematical logic of interest to theoretical computer scientists, logicians and philosophers who study the foundations of mathematics, and to those working in differential geometry and continuum physics. This compendium presents a comprehensive account of all the main approaches.

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Sketches of an Elephant: A Topos Theory Compendium by Peter T Johnstone

Topos Theory is a subject that stands at the junction of geometry, mathematical logic and theoretical computer science, and it derives much of its power from the interplay of ideas drawn from these different areas. Because of this, an account of topos theory which approaches the subject from one particular direction can only hope to give a partial picture; the aim of this compendium is to present as comprehensive an account as possible of all the main approaches and thereby to demonstrate the overall unity of the subject. The material is organized in such a way that readers interested in following a particular line of approach may do so by starting at an appropriate point in the text.
Dr P.T. Johnstone Reader in the Foundations of Mathematics Department of Pure Mathematics & Mathematical Statistics University of Cambridge Cambridge CB3 0BW
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ISBN 13 9780198515982
ISBN 10 0198515987
Title Sketches of an Elephant: A Topos Theory Compendium
Author Peter T Johnstone
Series Oxford Logic Guides
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2002-09-12
Number of pages 716
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