Ordered Algebraic Structures (Algebra, Logic and Applications)

This work provides an overview of the latest advances in ordered algebraic structures, with an emphasis on developments in areas where general topology, ordered groups and lattice theory play a prominent role.
This volume contains a selection of papers presented at the 1998 Ordered Algebraic Structures Conference, held in Nanjing, China. Together, these give an overview of some recent advances in the area of ordered algebraic structures from around the world. The papers presented represent a sample of the topics discussed, ranging through lattice theory, ordered semi-groups, partially ordered groups, totally ordered groups, lattice ordered groups and other fields. Collectively, the contents of the book aim to demonstrate the wide applicability of order-theoretic methods, and how ordered algebraic structures have connections with many research disciplines. This text is for researchers and graduate students whose work involves ordered algebraic structures.