AMS-MAA Joint Lecture Series 1990; 60 minutes; VHS ISBN-10: 0-8218-8033-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-8218-8033-3 List Price: US$51.95 Individual Members: US$41.56 Institutional Members: US$38.96 Order Code: VIDEO/37
| This videotaped expository lecture presents a fascinating look at the use and theory of nonwellfounded sets. Illuminating the subject with clarity of exposition and with carefully chosen examples, Barwise first motivates the subject with a discussion of applications, then moves on to the theory. This lecture is accessible and appealing to anyone with a background in undergraduate mathematics. (Louisville, KY, 1990) Reviews "This videotaped expository lecture presents a fascinating look at the use and theory of nonwellfounded sets. Illuminating the subject with clarity of exposition and with carefully chosen examples, Barwise first motivates the subject with a discussion of applications, then moves on to the theory. This lecture is accessible and appealing to anyone with a background in undergraduate mathematics." -- Zentralblatt MATH |