| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 437 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Texts in Theoretical Computer Science an EATCS Series, 1862-4499 |
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Texts in theoretical computer science. 1862-4499
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| Contents |
Unifying Themes in Finite Model Theory -- On the Expressive Power of Logics on Finite Models -- Finite Model Theory and Descriptive Complexity -- Logic and Random Structures -- Embedded Finite Models and Constraint Databases -- A Logical Approach to Constraint Satisfaction -- Local Variations on a Loose Theme: Modal Logic and Decidability |
| Summary |
"This book gives a broad overview of central topics of finite model theory - expressive power, descriptive complexity, and zero-one laws - together with selected applications relating to database theory and artificial intelligence, especially, constraint databases and constraint satisfaction problems. The final chapter provides a concise modern introduction to modal logic, emphasizing the continuity in spirit and technique with finite model theory." "Students of logic and computer science will find here the tools necessary to embark on research into finite model theory, and all readers will experience the excitement of a vibrant area of the applications of logic to computer science."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
OhioLINK electronic book center |
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SpringerLink |
| Subject |
Finite model theory.
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Computational complexity.
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Constraint databases.
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Computational complexity.
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Constraint databases.
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Finite model theory.
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Informatique.
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Computational complexity
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Constraint databases
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Finite model theory
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Modeltheorie.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Grädel, Erich, 1958-
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| ISBN |
9783540688044 |
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3540688048 |
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9783540004288 |
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3540004289 |
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