by Ajith Abraham (Editor), WitoldPedrycz (Editor), Crina Grosan (Editor)
This edited volume deals with the theoretical and methodological aspects, as well as various evolutionary algorithm applications to many real world problems originating from science, technology, business and commerce. It comprises 15 chapters including an introductory chapter which covers the fundamental definitions and outlines some important research challenges. Chapters were selected on the basis of fundamental ideas/concepts rather than the thoroughness of techniques deployed.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 444
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: 03 Jan 2008
ISBN 10: 3540753958
ISBN 13: 9783540753957
From the reviews:
The purpose of this book ... is to describe the variety of architectures and applications currently being used in evolutionary computation. Evolutionary computation has become an important and frequently used technique for problems in science, engineering, economics, medicine, business, commerce, and the like. ... This book could be a useful expose of how worldwide researchers (outside of the US) are developing new combinations of algorithms ... . Summing Up: Recommended. Researchers, faculty, and professionals. (S. E. Haupt, CHOICE, Vol. 46 (01), September, 2008)