this is the first book presenting cardinality theory of fuzzy sets with triangular norms, including its scalar and fuzzy streams. this theory constitutes not only a powerful basis but also a useful tool for modelling and processing vague and imprecise quantitative information. the multiple application areas of the theory encompass computer science, soft computing, computing with words, and decision-making. starting with a presentation of the fundamentals of triangular norms and fuzzy set theory, the book offers a self-contained, concise and systematic exposition of cardinalities of fuzzy sets that includes many examples.