Multi-agent systems: An introduction to distributed artificial intelligence - Couverture souple

Ferber, Jacques

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0201360489 ISBN 13 : 9780201360486

Editeur : AddisonWesley Professional, 1999

Synopsis

In this book, Jacques Ferber has brought together all the recent developments in the field of multiagent systems an area that has seen increasing interest and major developments over the last few years. The author draws on work carried out in various disciplines, including information technology, sociology and cognitive psychology to provide a coherent and instructive picture of the current stateoftheart. The book introduces and defines the fundamental concepts that need to be understood, clearly describes the work that has been done, and invites readers to reflect upon the possibilities of the future.

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À propos de l?auteur

About the Author: Jacques Ferber is Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Montpellier, France and head of one of the foremost research groups in Europe investigating the applications of distributed artificial intelligence and multi-agent systems.

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Shelving Category: Artificial IntelligenceMulti-Agent SystemsAn Introduction to Distributed Artificial IntelligenceJacques FerberQuote 1: Quote 2: Quote 3: What are multi-agent systems?How do they work?What do they do?If you are looking for the answers to these questions, read on; for Jacques Ferber’s authoritative book is the first to provide a single, coherent overview of multi-agent systems.no prior knowledge required· introduces and defines key concepts throughout the text · provides numerous examples to illustrate core principles · clear, accessible writing style transcends traditional subject area boundaries to make this complex subject understandable to allthe whole picture· draws on contributions from different disciplines to present a holistic, comprehensive picture of state-of-the art agent technology. future trends· describes all the latest developments in the field and encourages the reader to reflect on possibilities for the futureAbout the Author:Jacques Ferber is Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Montpellier, France and head of one of the foremost research groups in Europe investigating the applications of distributed artificial intelligence and multi-agent systems. Translated and updated from the original French, this book was winner of the 1996 French Association of Engineering and Information Systems award to the most outstanding technical book of the year.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: AddisonWesley Professional
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0201360489
• ISBN 13: 9780201360486
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 528
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible