from boolean algebra to unified algebra

@misc{citeulike:1026496, abstract = {Boolean algebra is simpler than number algebra, with applications in programming, circuit design, law, specifications, mathematical proof, and reasoning in any domain. So why is number algebra taught in primary school and used routinely by scientists, engineers, economists, and the general public, while boolean algebra is not taught until university, and not routinely used by anyone? A large part of the answer may be in the terminology and symbols used, and in the explanations of boolean...}, author = {Hehner, E. }, citeulike-article-id = {1026496}, keywords = {algebra, programming}, posted-at = {2007-01-05 07:05:46}, priority = {0}, title = {from boolean algebra to unified algebra}, url = {http://citeseer.ist.psu.edu/hehner97from.html}, year = {1997} }

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