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Software Agents
Edited by Jeffrey M.
Bradshaw
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Following introductory pieces authored by well-known
proponents (and a critic) of agent approaches, this book
contains a set of chapters describing how agents have
been
used to enhance learning and provide intelligent
assistance to
users in situations where direct manipulation interfaces
alone
are insufficient. It also contains writings detailing
various approaches
to agent-to-agent communication and agent mobility,
as well as the use of agents to provide intelligent
interoperability
between loosely-coupled components of distributed
systems.
The chapters are authored by the leading researchers and
developers of agent-based systems. They not only
summarize
the state-of-the-art, but point the way in which
standards and
products incorporating agent technology are likely to
evolve
over the next few years. Because of the wide variety of
issues and
approaches addressed, this resource is ideal for
classroom use as
well as computing professionals. Because the book
describes
basic concepts and implementations without resorting to
mathematical
or overly technical terms, it will also be suitable for
many noncomputing professionals who are interested in a
survey
of this rapidly growing field.
ISBN 0-262-52234-9
490 pp., illus., bibliography, index
$45.00 softcover
Copublished by The MIT Press |
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