Multi-Agent SystemsAn Introduction to Distributed Artificial IntelligenceJacques FerberQuote 1: Quote 2: Quote 3: What are multi-agent systems?How do they work?What do they do?If you are looking for the answers to these questions, read on; for Jacques Ferber's authoritative book is the first to provide a single, coherent overview of multi-agent systems.no prior knowledge required introduces and defines key concepts throughout the text provides numerous examples to illustrate core principles clear, accessible writing style transcends traditional subject area boundaries to make this complex subject understandable to allthe whole picture draws on contributions from different disciplines to present a holistic, comprehensive picture of state-of-the art agent technology. future trends describes all the latest developments in the field and encourages the reader to reflect on possibilities for the futureAbout the Author:Jacques Ferber is Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Montpellier, France and head of one of the foremost research groups in Europe investigating the applications of distributed artificial intelligence and multi-agent systems.
Translated and updated from the original French, this book was winner of the 1996 French Association of Engineering and Information Systems award to the most outstanding technical book of the year.