An Introduction to Fuzzy Sets: Analysis and Design (Complex Adaptive Systems) [Hardcover]

Witold Pedrycz (Author), Fernando Gomide (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0262161710 | ISBN-13: 978-0262161718 | Publication Date: April 10, 1998

The concept of fuzzy sets is one of the most fundamental and influential tools in computational intelligence. Fuzzy sets can provide solutions to a broad range of problems of control, pattern classification, reasoning, planning, and computer vision. This book bridges the gap that has developed between theory and practice. The authors explain what fuzzy sets are, why they work, when they should be used (and when they shouldn't), and how to design systems using them.The authors take an unusual top-down approach to the design of detailed algorithms. They begin with illustrative examples, explain the fundamental theory and design methodologies, and then present more advanced case studies dealing with practical tasks. While they use mathematics to introduce concepts, they ground them in examples of real-world problems that can be solved through fuzzy set technology. The only mathematics prerequisites are a basic knowledge of introductory calculus and linear algebra.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Pedrycz and Gomide text is superb in all respects. Its exposition of fuzzy-neural networks and fuzzy-genetic systems adds much to its value as a textbook" Lotfi A. Zadeh , University of California, Berkeley.

About the Author

Witold Pedrycz is Professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 465 pages
• Publisher: A Bradford Book (April 10, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0262161710
• ISBN-13: 978-0262161718
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,497,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The book is useful to a wide audience., March 26, 2000

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Amit Konar - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Fuzzy Sets: Analysis and Design (Complex Adaptive Systems) (Hardcover)

The book covers all aspects of fuzzy sets in a clear and highly comprehensive manner. I liked the book very much and adopted the text for our graduate students at ETCE Department, Jadavpur University.I liked all chapters of the book. I however have a special interest for the chapters 11 and 12 that cover fuzzy nurocomputing and fuzzy evolutionary computing respectively.

I believe all of you will enjoy reading this beautiful book.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth buying, November 17, 2004

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Mats "Mats" (Campinas/SP/Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Fuzzy Sets: Analysis and Design (Complex Adaptive Systems) (Hardcover)

As a student of fuzzy systems, with MS thesis in this area, I don't recommend this book. Unfortunately I used this book in my first contact with fuzzy systems, I was very frustrated.
Then I found other books and tutorials that helped me a lot to understand the subject.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The worst book in my graduate course, November 17, 2004

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An Ex-student "xStudent" (Campinas/SP Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Fuzzy Sets: Analysis and Design (Complex Adaptive Systems) (Hardcover)

Don't buy this book.
As a student with one of the authors and reader of the book from cover to cover, I feel confident to make my recomendation: Don't waste your money with this book. Try IEEE Proceedings special on Fuzzy Systems, the book from Zimmerman or go directly to the articles.