Lectures in Logic and Set Theory, Volume 2: Set Theory

by George Tourlakis

Book Overview

Volume II, on formal (ZFC) set theory, incorporates a self-contained chapter 0 on proof techniques so that it is based on formal logic, in the style of Bourbaki. The emphasis on basic techniques provides a solid foundation in set theory and a thorough context for the presentation of advanced topics (such as absoluteness, relative consistency results, two expositions of Godel's construstive universe, numerous ways of viewing recursion and Cohen forcing)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521168481
• ISBN13: 9780521168489
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"