{"product_id":"algebraic-automata-theory-9780521604925","title":"Algebraic Automata Theory","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Holcombe examines various applications of the idea of a machine in biology, biochemistry and computer science and gives also a rigorous treatment of the way in which these machines can be decomposed and simulated by simpler ones. This treatment is based on fundamental ideas from modern algebra.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; 1. Semigroups and their relatives; 2. Machines and semigroups; 3. Decompositions; 4. The holonomy decomposition; 5. Recognizers; 6. Sequential machines and functions; Appendix; References; Index of notation; Index.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402975322455,"sku":"9780521604925","price":60.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/algebraic-automata-theory-9780521604925","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}