Algebraic Theory of Machines, Languages and Semigroups

by Michael A. Arbib

The book is an integrated exposition of the algebraic, and especially semigroup-theoretic, approach to machines and languages. It is designed to carry the reader from the elementary theory all the way to hitherto unpublished research results.

359 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1968

About the author

Michael A. Arbib is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Computer Science, as well as a Professor of Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Southern California.