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Residuated Structures in Algebra and Logic

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This book is an introduction to residuated structures, viewed as a common thread binding together algebra and logic. The framework includes well-studied structures from classical abstract algebra such as lattice-ordered groups and ideals of rings, as well as structures serving as algebraic semantics for substructural and other non-classical logics. Crucially, classes of these structures are studied both algebraically, yielding a rich structure theory along the lines of Conrad's program for lattice-ordered groups, and algorithmically, via analytic sequent or hypersequent calculi. These perspectives are related using a natural notion of equivalence for consequence relations that provides a bridge offering benefits to both sides. Algorithmic methods are used to establish properties like decidability, amalgamation, and generation by subclasses, while new insights into logical systems are obtained by studying associated classes of structures. The book is designed to serve the purposes of novices and experts alike. The first three chapters provide a gentle introduction to the subject, while subsequent chapters provide a state-of-the-art account of recent developments in the field.
George Metcalfe, University of Bern, Switzerland. Francesco Paoli, University of Cagliari, Italy. Constantine Tsinakis, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Order and residuation Proof systems Consequence relations Structure theory Semilinearity and distributivity Cancellativity Divisibility Bridges between algebra and logic Finite embeddings and finite models Open problems Basic notions of universal algebra Index Bibliography
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