Includes bibliographical references and index.

Propositional calculus, Boolean algebras, predicate calculus -- Recursion theory, Gödel's theorems, set theory. model theory.

Logic forms the basis of mathematics, and is hence a fundamental part of any mathematics course. In particular, it is a major element in theoretical computer science and has undergone a huge revival with the explosion of interest in computers and computer science. This book provides students with a clear and accessible introduction to this important subject. The concept of model underlies the whole book, giving the text a theoretical coherence whilst still covering a wide area of logic