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This exploration of a notorious mathematical problem is the work of the man who discovered the solution. The independence of the continuum hypothesis is the focus of this study by Paul J. Cohen. It presents not only an accessible technical explanation of the author's landmark proof but also a fine introduction to mathematical logic. An emeritus professor of mathematics at Stanford University, Dr. Cohen won two of the most prestigious awards in mathematics: in 1964, he was awarded the American Mathematical Society's Bcher Prize for analysis; and in 1966, he received the Fields Medal for Logic.
In this volume, the distinguished mathematician offers an exposition of set theory and the continuum hypothesis that employs intuitive explanations as well as detailed proofs. The self-contained treatment includes background material in logic and axiomatic set theory as well as an account of Kurt Gdel's proof of the consistency of the continuum hypothesis. An invaluable reference book for mathematicians and mathematical theorists, this text is suitable for graduate and postgraduate students and is rich with hints and ideas that will lead readers to further work in mathematical logic.

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  • Title Set Theory and the Continuum Hypothesis
  • Author Paul J. Cohen
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: first
  • Pages 190
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dover Publications, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2008-12-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780486469218 / 0486469212
  • Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 in (23.11 x 15.49 x 1.02 cm)
  • Category Mathematics
  • Library of Congress subjects Set theory, Logic, Symbolic and mathematical
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008042847
  • Dewey Decimal Code 511.322

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  • Scitech Book News, 03/01/2009, Page 36

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A renowned mathematician, professor, and theorist, the late Paul J. Cohen won two of the most prestigious awards in mathematics: the American Mathematical Society's Bcher Prize in 1964, for analysis; and the Fields Medal, the "Nobel Prize" of mathematics, in 1966, for logic.
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