Fuzzy Set Theory and its Applications [Hardcover]

Hans-Jürgen Zimmermann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0792374355 | ISBN-13: 978-0792374350 | Edition: 4th

This introduction to fuzzy set theory and its multitude of applications seeks to balance the character of the book with the dynamic nature of the research. This edition includes new chapters on possibility theory, fuzzy logic and approximate reasoning, expert systems, fuzzy control, fuzzy data analysis, decision making and fuzzy set models in operations research. Existing material has been updated, and extended exercises are included.

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From the preface to the Fourth Edition by H.-J. Zimmermann `I hope that this new edition of my textbook will help to keep respective courses in universities and elsewhere up-to-date and challenging and motivating for students as well as professors. It may also be useful for practitioners that want to update their knowledge of fuzzy technology and look for new applications in their area.'

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 4th edition (October 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792374355
• ISBN-13: 978-0792374350
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #540,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy and practical approach to fuzzy set theory, February 1, 2004

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SamBK (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fuzzy Set Theory and its Applications (Hardcover)

The book gives a clear and intuitive description of fuzzy math and its application. The discussions are done neatly and nicely. It doesn't get into hardcore math discussions very much; instead, it focuses on applications and practice. Therefore, it doesn't take much time to get the idea, and you are not bothered with very complex math proofs. The level of the theory is also limited to what needed in application. To my belief this is one of the best books for engineers and applied mathematicians.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review about Zimmermann's Book !, January 16, 2001

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Gleiber Royes (Florianópolis, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fuzzy Set Theory - and Its Applications (Hardcover)

This book is a kind of essential book. The growth in Fuzzy Science has showed more and more possibilities in applications of its concepts. The book shows the vast applicability of Fuzzy in details and how this new approach can be useful in domains with high degree of uncertainty.

I really can recommend the reading of this book for all persons who wishes understand more about Fuzzy !