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Combinators Centennial View: A Deep Dive into the Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science

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Combinators Centennial View is a book by Stephen Wolfram that explores the mathematical foundations of computer science. The book is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of combinatory logic, a mathematical system that provides a foundation for programming languages and computer science.

Combinators: A Centennial View

by Stephen Wolfram

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	104062 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	616 pages

Combinators are a set of mathematical operators that can be used to build complex functions from simpler ones. They were first introduced by Moses Schönfinkel in 1924, and have since been used in a variety of areas of computer science, including programming languages, type theory, and artificial intelligence.

In Combinators Centennial View, Wolfram provides a comprehensive overview of combinatory logic. He begins by introducing the basic concepts of combinatory logic, and then goes on to explore more advanced topics, such as the Curry-Howard correspondence, the lambda calculus, and the Church-Turing thesis.

Wolfram's writing is clear and concise, and he provides a wealth of examples to help illustrate the concepts he is discussing. The book is also well-organized, with each chapter building on the material that has come before.

Combinators Centennial View is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mathematical foundations of computer science. The book provides a deep dive into the power and elegance of combinators, and it is sure to inspire new insights into the nature of computation.

About the Author

Stephen Wolfram is a British-American physicist, computer scientist, and author. He is the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research, a company that develops software for science and mathematics. Wolfram is also the creator of the Wolfram Language, a programming language that is used in a variety of applications, including scientific research, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.

Reviews

"Combinators Centennial View is a must-read for anyone interested in the foundations of computer science. Wolfram's writing is clear and concise, and he provides a wealth of examples to help illustrate the concepts he is discussing." - Scott Aaronson, Professor of Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin

"Combinators Centennial View is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mathematical foundations of computer science. The book provides a deep dive into the power and elegance of combinators, and it is sure to inspire new insights into the nature of computation." - Geoffrey Hinton, Vice President and Chief Scientific Advisor, Google AI

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Combinators Centennial View is available for Free Download from the Wolfram Research website. The book is also available in electronic format from Our Book Library Kindle, Apple Books, and other online retailers.

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Combinators: A Centennial View

by Stephen Wolfram

4 out of 5