An Introduction to MultiAgent Systems
An Introduction to MultiAgent Systems
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Published:
15 May, 2009
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Description
The book’s main aims are:
- To introduce the student to the concept of agents and multi-agent systems, and the main applications for which they are appropriate
- To introduce the main issues surrounding the design of intelligent agents
- To introduce the main issues surrounding the design of a multi-agent society
- To introduce a number of typical applications for agent technology
After reading the book the student should understand:
- The 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
- The key issues associated with constructing agents capable of intelligent autonomous action and the main approaches taken to developing such agents
- The 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
- The main application areas of agent-based systems
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780470519462 |
| ISBN10 | 0470519460 |
| Number Of Pages | 484 |
| Item Weight | 885 g |
| Product Dimensions | 190 x 235 x 27 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 2nd edition |
Media Reviews
“Nevertheless, despite these minor issues, this book is highly recommended to all socio-economic agent-based modellers, beginners or otherwise. Wooldridge’s scope, rigor, and well-respected experience at the current coalface means there’s plenty in here of interest for old-timers, while beginners can skip some of the maths and more bleeding-edge theory and concentrate easily on the implementation without loosing much.” (Appl. Spatial Analysis, 2011)
Author's Bio
Michael Wooldridge 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.