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Basic Category Theory for Computer Scientists (Foundations of Computing)
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by Benjamin C. Pierce
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Paperback: 114 pages
Publisher: The MIT Press August 7, 1991
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0262660717
ISBN-13: 978-0262660716
Product Dimensions:
8.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
Book Description
Category theory is a branch of pure mathematics that is becoming an increasingly important tool in theoretical computer science, especially in programming language semantics, domain theory, and concurrency, where it is already a standard language of discourse. Assuming a minimum of mathematical preparation, Basic Category Theory for Computer Scientists provides a straightforward presentation of the basic constructions and terminology of category theory, including limits, functors, natural transformations, adjoints, and cartesian closed categories. Four case studies illustrate applications of category theory to programming language design, semantics, and the solution of recursive domain equations. A brief literature survey offers suggestions for further study in more advanced texts. Benjamin C. Pierce received his doctoral degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Contents: Tutorial. Applications. Further Reading.
About The Author
Benjamin C. Pierce is Professor of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This book is tiny in volume but large in contents. It does not only provide the definitions of the fundamental concepts but also clear explanations and motivations of why must everything be defined that way, which are not always found in other texts. Plenty of the right examples help you build the right intuitions. The case studies at the end put everything into context and prepare you for CS texts on semantics, type theory, etc. If you want to UNDERSTAND this wonderful theory read this book!
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