Scripts, Plans, Goals, and Understanding: An Inquiry Into Human Knowledge Structures (Artificial Intelligence Series) [Paperback]

Roger C. Schank (Author), Robert P. Abelson (Author)

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For both people and machines, each in their own way, there is a serious problem in common of making sense out of what they hear, see, or are told about the world. The conceptual apparatus necessary to perform even a partial feat of understanding is formidable and fascinating. Our analysis of this apparatus is what this book is about.
—Roger C. Schank and Robert P. Abelson
from the Introduction

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Psychology Press (July 1, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898591384
• ISBN-13: 978-0898591385
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #976,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic in the field and Still Inspiring, December 29, 1999

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This review is from: Scripts, Plans, Goals, and Understanding: An Inquiry Into Human Knowledge Structures (Artificial Intelligence Series) (Paperback)

This book is one of the most enjoyable and inspiring books that I have read, especially if you are interested in Natural Language Processing and Literary Analysis. Many of the authors' original ideas and research contributions are still worthy and valid for today's research topic and directions, such as in data/knowledge mining, intellegent abstract & indexing, etc..