ISBN: 9783319067247 - set theory: exploring independence and truth (universitext) (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This textbook gives an introduction to axiomatic set theory and examines the prominent questions that are relevant in current research in a manner that is accessible to students. Its main theme is the interplay of large cardinals, inner models, forcing and descriptive set theory.The following topics are covered:- Forcing and constructability- The Solovay-Shelah Theorem i.e. the equiconsistency of 'every set of reals is Lebesgue measurable' with one inaccessible cardinal- Fine structure theory and a modern approach to sharps- Jensen's Covering Lemma- The equivalence of analytic determinacy with sharps- The theory of extenders and iteration trees- A proof of projective determinacy from Woodin cardinals.Set Theory requires only a basic knowledge of mathematical logic and will be suitable for advanced students and researchers.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 2014 edition. 332 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.