Fuzzy Set Theory and Its Applications (International Series in Management Science/Operations Research) - Hardcover

Zimmermann, H.-J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0898381509 ISBN 13: 9780898381504

Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1985

Synopsis

Since its inception 20 years ago the theory of fuzzy sets has advanced in a variety of ways and in many disciplines. Applications of this theory can be found in artificial intelligence, computer science, control engineering, decision theory, expert systems, logic, management science, operations research, pattern recognition, robotics and others. Theoretical advances, too, have been made in many directions, and a gap has arisen between advanced theoretical topics and applications, which often use the theory at a rather elementary level. The primary goal of this book is to close this gap - to provide a textbook for courses in fuzzy set theory and a book that can be used as an introduction. This revised book updates the research agenda, with the chapters of possibility theory, fuzzy logic and approximate reasoning, expert systems and control, decision making and fuzzy set models in operations research being restructured and rewritten. Exercises have been added to almost all chapters and a teacher's manual is available upon request.

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Review

The extensive bibliography as well as the excellent chapters on applications are of wide interest. Those teaching courses in fuzzy set theory, especially in a more practical rather than abstract context, would do well to consider this textbook. Information that is useful, clearly presented, and with the latest revisions, reflects much current research.Int. J. General Systems, Vol 21

Edition details

• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0898381509
• ISBN 13: 9780898381504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 363