P. T. Johnstone Bücher

The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the Boolean theorem and its extensive applications across various mathematical fields, including algebra, geometry, and functional analysis. Dr. Johnstone introduces the theory of locales, offering a unique lattice-theoretic perspective on general topology without points. This approach has yielded significant results recently and is presented here for the first time in book format. The work culminates in the proof of Stone's Representation Theorem, showcasing the interconnectedness of these mathematical concepts.

Focusing on topos theory's integration of geometric and logical ideas into the foundations of mathematics and theoretical computer science, this volume explores internal category theory, topologies and sheaves, geometric morphisms, and other subjects. 1977 edition.