{"product_id":"9780470519462","title":"An Introduction to MultiAgent Systems","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn Introduction to MultiAgent Systems\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMichael Wooldridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe study of multi-agent systems (MAS) focuses on systems in which many intelligent agents interact with each other.  These agents are considered to be autonomous entities such as software programs or robots. Their interactions can either be cooperative (for example as in an ant colony) or selfish (as in a free market economy).  This book assumes only basic knowledge of algorithms and discrete maths, both of which are taught as standard in the first or second year of computer science degree programmes.  A basic knowledge of artificial intelligence would useful to help understand some of the issues, but is not essential. \u003cp\u003eThe book’s main aims are:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo introduce the student to the concept of agents and multi-agent systems, and the main applications for which they are appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo introduce the main issues surrounding the design of intelligent agents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo introduce the main issues surrounding the design of a multi-agent society\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo introduce a number of typical applications for agent technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter reading the book the student should understand:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe notion of an agent, how agents are distinct from other software paradigms (e.g. objects) and the characteristics of applications that lend themselves to agent-oriented software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe key issues associated with constructing agents capable of intelligent autonomous action and the main approaches taken to developing such agents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe key issues in designing societies of agents that can effectively cooperate in order to solve problems, including an understanding of the key types of multi-agent interactions possible in such systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe main application areas of agent-based systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eMichael Wooldridge\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Liverpool, UK. He obtained his PhD in 1992 for work in the theory of multiagent systems and has, since then, been active in multiagent systems research.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 June 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470519462\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e484\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44352029851788,"sku":"9780470519462","price":70.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470519462_aa6ef9e5-7b86-49f9-b496-baace0d64fc2.jpg?v=1780163091","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470519462","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}