Author Description
This text combines an introduction to Prolog with an introduction to its use in building expert systems. It is suitable as a text for courses in expert systems, Prolog, or as a supplement in introductory artificial intelligence courses.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the practical application of the Prolog programming language in the development and implementation of expert systems. Kenneth A. Bowen provides a structured pedagogical approach that bridges the gap between logic programming theory and the construction of knowledge-based systems. The text serves as a foundational resource for students and practitioners to understand how symbolic logic can be utilized to model complex decision-making processes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Fundamentals of Prolog syntax and logic programming paradigms
- Architectural principles for building expert systems
- Integration of inference engines with knowledge bases
- Practical programming exercises for logic-based problem solving
Scope Limits
- Advanced machine learning or neural network architectures
- Modern commercial expert system frameworks or cloud-based AI tools
- Comprehensive coverage of non-logic based artificial intelligence methodologies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a classic pedagogical resource for understanding the intersection of logic programming and early expert system design. Readers frequently note that while the technology has evolved, the core logical principles presented remain highly relevant for students learning the fundamentals of symbolic AI.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
1991-02-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill College
ISBN-10:
0070067317
ISBN-13:
9780070067318
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