An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms for Scientists and Engineers

Coley, David A.

ISBN 10: 9810236026 / ISBN 13: 9789810236021

Published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., 1999

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Floppy disk included. From the preface: " Genetic algorithms (GAs) are general search and optimization algorithms inspired by processes normally associated with the natural world. The approach is gaining a growing following in the physical, life, computer and social sciences and in engineering. ". Seller Inventory # 002235

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Title: An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms for ...

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis:

This invaluable book has been designed to be useful to most practising scientists and engineers, whatever their field and however rusty their mathematics and programming might be. The approach taken is largely practical, with algorithms being presented in full and working code (in Basic, Fortran, Pascal And C) included on a floppy disk to help the reader get up and running as quickly as possible. The text could also be used as part of an undergraduate course on search and optimisation. Student exercises are included at the end of several of the chapters, many of which are computer-based and designed to encourage exploration of the method.