{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-multiagent-systems-paperback-1","title":"An Introduction to MultiAgent Systems - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Wooldridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly revised and updated book, written by one of the leading researchers in the field. This excellent book provides a wonderful introduction and a comprehensive exposition of the increasingly important field of multi-agent systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Professor Nick Jennings FREng\u003cbr\u003e Intelligence, Agents, Multimedia Group, Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiagent systems are a new paradigm for understanding and building distributed systems, where it is assumed that the computational components are autonomous: able to control their own behaviour in the furtherance of their own goals. The first edition of \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Multiagent Systems\u003c\/i\u003e was the first contemporary textbook in the area, and became the standard undergraduate reference work for the field. This second edition has been extended with substantial new material on recent developments in the field, and has been revised and updated throughout. It provides a comprehensive, coherent, and readable introduction to the theory and practice of multiagent systems, while presenting a wealth of discussion topics and pointers into more advanced issues for those wanting to dig deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey new features include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ededicated new chapters\u003c\/b\u003e on ontologies, voting, auctions, bargaining, coalition formation, and argumentation, reflecting recent research directions and new results;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003emind maps\u003c\/b\u003e to illustrate key concepts and ideas - an essential study and revision aid;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e590 literature references\u003c\/b\u003e, revised, updated, and extended to reflect the state of the art in agent research and development.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned and written specifically for computing undergraduates, the book comes with a rich repository of online teaching materials, including a complete set of lecture slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly revised and updated book, written by one of the leading researchers in the field. This excellent book provides a wonderful introduction and a comprehensive exposition of the increasingly important field of multi-agent systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Professor Nick Jennings FREng\u003cbr\u003e Intelligence, Agents, Multimedia Group, Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiagent systems are a new paradigm for understanding and building distributed systems, where it is assumed that the computational components are autonomous: able to control their own behaviour in the furtherance of their own goals. The first edition of \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Multiagent Systems\u003c\/i\u003e was the first contemporary textbook in the area, and became the standard undergraduate reference work for the field. This second edition has been extended with substantial new material on recent developments in the field, and has been revised and updated throughout. It provides a comprehensive, coherent, and readable introduction to the theory and practice of multiagent systems, while presenting a wealth of discussion topics and pointers into more advanced issues for those wanting to dig deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey new features include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ededicated new chapters\u003c\/b\u003e on ontologies, voting, auctions, bargaining, coalition formation, and argumentation, reflecting recent research directions and new results;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"mind maps\"\u003c\/b\u003e to illustrate key concepts and ideas - an essential study and revision aid;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e590 literature references\u003c\/b\u003e, revised, updated, and extended to reflect the state of the art in agent research and development.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned and written specifically for computing undergraduates, the book comes with a rich repository of online teaching materials, including a complete set of lecture slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 488\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.08 x 9.22 x 7.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47212226740473,"sku":"9780470519462","price":133.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/bEdIK3lEYnZkRndxQndoNVV2TGs4Zz09_300663bd-0373-4f26-a4e6-26eefb616fb9.webp?v=1768088317","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/an-introduction-to-multiagent-systems-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}