1989 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
For more than twenty years, introductory logic students have relied on this text to provide clear lessons as well as practical applications of the discipline. Robert Baum emphasizes formal logic and utilizes such elements of popular culture as cartoons and advertisements to illustratetechnical concepts. Logic, 4/e addresses all the basic concepts, including informal analysis of statements, arguments, Aristotelian logic, propositional logic, quantificational logic, enumerative induction, the scientific method, probability, informal fallacies, definitions, and applied logic. Aswith previous editions, Logic, 4/e is extremely flexible--most of the chapters can be included or excluded from a particular course depending on the goals of the course and the time available. This fourth edition features hundreds of additional exercises throughout.
1989 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1988 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
These two volumes collect papers presented at the first joint meeting of the two principal logic programming conferences, held in August of 1988. The more than fifty contributions cover all aspects of the field, including applications (particularly those that exploit the unique character of logic programming), the role of logic programming in artificial intelligence, deductive databases, relations to other computational paradigms, language issues, methodology, implementations on sequential and parallel architectures, and theory.Logic Programming is included in the Logic Programming series Research Reports and Notes, edited by Ehud Shapiro.
1987 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
Twelve original chapters by leading experts in continuing education demonstrate creative, effective approaches to strategic planning that are being successfully used in numerous continuing education organizations.
1987 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
Book 2 covers everyday situations such as school, using the telephone, or going to the Post Office & is for high-intermediate & advanced students. The book begins with a very short story or conversation followed by 15 questions, a practice drill on grammar, & a 10-15 question section practicing the use of that specific grammar.
1987 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
A collection of statements from various religious backgrounds, discussing the role of interreligious intolerance in human conflict and the themes of peace in different religious traditions. Explores the possibility for true dialogue -- between individuals and religions -- to abate tension and lead to true peace. Also addresses practical aspects and problems of peace education theory.
1986 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1985 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1984 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
This is a book on how to conduct qualitative research and should provide those unfamiliar with qualitative methods with an adequate introduction, an overview of the range of different approaches, and guidance on how to conduct a study.
1984 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1983 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1983 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1982 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1981 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1981 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1980 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1980 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory that has permeated the rapid development of all sorts of communication, from color television to the clear transmission of photographs from the vicinity of Jupiter. Even more revolutionary progress is expected in the future. To give a solid introduction to this burgeoning field, J. R. Pierce has revised his well-received 1961 study of information theory for an up-to-date second edition. Beginning with the origins of the field, Dr. Pierce follows the brilliant formulations of Claude Shannon and describes such aspects of the subject as encoding and binary digits, entropy. language and meaning, efficient encoding , and the noisy channel. He then goes beyond the strict confines of the topic to explore the ways in which information theory relates to physics, cybernetics, psychology, and art. Mathematical formulas are introduced at the appropriate points for the benefit of serious students. A glossary of terms and an appendix on mathematical notation are provided to help the less mathematically sophisticated. J. R. Pierce worked for many years at the Bell Telephone Laboratories, where he became Director of Research in Communications Principles. He is currently affiliated with the engineering department of the California Institute of Technology. While his background is impeccable, Dr. Pierce also possesses an engaging writing style that makes his book all the more welcome. An Introduction to Information Theory continues to be the most impressive non-technical account available and a fascinating introduction to the subject for laymen. "An uncommonly good study. . . . Pierce's volume presents the most satisfying discussion to be found."? Scientific American.
1980 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1979 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan
1979 · Book · Koleksi Perpustakaan