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Revising Z: semantics and logic

Abstract
We introduce a simple specification logic Zc comprising a logic and semantics (in ZF set theory). We then provide an interpretation for (a rational reconstruction of) the specification language Z within Zc. As a result we obtain a sound logic for Z, including the schema calculus. A consequence of our formalisation is a critique of a number of concepts used in Z. We demonstrate that the complications and confusions which these concepts introduce can be avoided without compromising expressibility.
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Working Paper
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Computer Science Working Papers
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Henson, M. C. & Reeves, S. (1998). Revising Z: semantics and logic. (Working paper 98/4). Hamilton, New Zealand: University of Waikato, Department of Computer Science.
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1998-03
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University of Waikato, Department of Computer Science
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