General Proof Theory: Introduction

An Introduction to Proof Theory

Deenition and General Properties. the Theory of Adjoints X0. Introduction

In the classical case all unirational surfaces are rational. This was rst realized by Oscar Zariski ((20], p. 314). Prompted by Hironaka's suggestion, we began an investigation of the type of surfaces introduced by Zariski in that paper. The research was originally begun by Blass in 1970-71 at Harvard with the advice of Hironaka and Zariski, and then during 1974{1977 he continued under the dire...

BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION General definitions and mathematical modelling

Toward a General Theory of Law and Technology: Introduction

Creators of new technologies seek to signal a message of novelty and improvement. Instinctively, many of us want to endorse the message and believe that this new technology will improve our lives. There is an intuitive desire to believe that a new technology is special and unique. Consequently, regulators, judges and scholars tend to look at each new technology in isolation. For example, schola...

Symmetry in Science: An Introduction to the General Theory

This is the most fascinating book on symmetry I have ever read. Everyone who applies the symmetry concept should read it. There are many books on symmetry. Many of them simply treat symmetry as a mathematical attribute. Rosen is the first one who firmly treats symmetry as a property of a system (very similar to a thermodynamic property). Many authors apply symmetry to structures. The author mai...