Introduction to Relation Algebras Relation Algebras, Volume 1 /

• Main Author: Givant, Steven (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Mathematics.; Algebra.; Mathematical logic.; Mathematical Logic and Foundations.; General Algebraic Systems.

The first volume of a pair that charts relation algebras from novice to expert level, this text offers a comprehensive grounding for readers new to the topic. Upon completing this introduction, mathematics students may delve into areas of active research by progressing to the second volume, Advanced...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Introduction
• 1. The calculus of relations
• 2. Relation algebras
• 3. Examples of relation algebras
• 4. Arithmetic
• 5. Special elements
• 6. Subalgebras
• 7. Homomorphisms
• 8. Ideals and quotients
• 9. Simple algebras
• 10. Relativizations
• 11. Direct products
• 12. Subdirect products
• 13. Minimal relation algebras
• References
• Index.