Introduction to Relation Algebras Relation Algebras, Volume 1 /

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Givant, Steven (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
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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.