Expert System Principles and Programming (English Version)

Author: Joseph Giarratano
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book discusses the theory of expert systems and practical applications using CLIPS. CLIPS is an expert system architecture language widely used in government, industry, and education. The first half of the book (Chapters 1-6) explains the fundamental theories of expert systems, including knowledge representation, reasoning methods, uncertain reasoning, and imprecise reasoning (fuzzy logic). The second half (Chapters 7-12) introduces how to program rule-based expert systems using the CLIPS programming language. The complete source code, executable files for PC and Macintosh, a reference manual, and sample programs are all included on the accompanying CD-ROM, providing readers with a comprehensive book and a CD-ROM tailored for computer science, engineering, and CIS/MIS professionals. It covers the conceptual background and programming tools necessary to understand and implement expert systems. The book presents the theory of expert systems and expert system programming in English.