Author : J. Roger Hindley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521898850
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (988 download)
Book Synopsis Lambda-Calculus and Combinators by : J. Roger Hindley
Download or read book Lambda-Calculus and Combinators written by J. Roger Hindley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-07-24 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combinatory logic and lambda-calculus, originally devised in the 1920's, have since developed into linguistic tools, especially useful in programming languages. The authors' previous book served as the main reference for introductory courses on lambda-calculus for over 20 years: this long-awaited new version is thoroughly revised and offers a fully up-to-date account of the subject, with the same authoritative exposition. The grammar and basic properties of both combinatory logic and lambda-calculus are discussed, followed by an introduction to type-theory. Typed and untyped versions of the systems, and their differences, are covered. Lambda-calculus models, which lie behind much of the semantics of programming languages, are also explained in depth. The treatment is as non-technical as possible, with the main ideas emphasized and illustrated by examples. Many exercises are included, from routine to advanced, with solutions to most at the end of the book.