The Sciences of the Artificial
$73.20
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
13 August 2019
Summary
Herbert Simon’s classic and influential The Sciences of the Artificial declares definitively that there can be a science not only of natural phenomena but also of what is artificial. Exploring the commonalities of artificial systems, including economic systems, the business firm, artificial intelligence, complex engineering projects, and social plans, Simon argues that designed systems are a valid field of study, and he proposes a science of design.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262537537 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0262537532 |
| Author: | Herbert A. Simon, John E. Laird |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 13 August 2019 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 152mm x 229mm |
| Series: | The MIT Press |
Herbert A. Simon
Herbert A. Simon (1916-2001) was an influential psychologist and political scientist, awarded the 1978 Nobel Prize in Economics and the 1975 Turing Award (with Allen Newell). His many published books include Models of Bounded Rationality and Models of My Life.
John E. Laird is John L. Tishman Professor of Engineering in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Michigan.
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