Evolutionary Computation

This revised edition presents advances in the theory and practice of evolutionary computation. It reviews the no free lunch theorem and discusses findings that challenge simulated evolution. It also presents game playing techniques that apply evolutionary algorithms to neural networks.

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"In this revised and significantly expanded second edition, distinguished scientist Dr. David B. Fogel presents the latest advances in both the theory and practice of evolutionary computation to help you keep pace with the most recent developments in this fast-changing field. In-depth and updated, EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION shows you how to use simulated evolution to achieve machine intelligence. You will gain current insights into the history of evolutionary computation and the newest theories shaping research today. Fogel thoroughly reviews the ""no free lunch"" theorem and includes a discussion of findings that challenge the very foundations of simulated evolution. This second edition also presents the latest game-playing techniques that combine evolutionary algorithms with neural networks, including their success in playing competitive checkers. Chapter by chapter, this comprehensive book highlights the relationship between learning and intelligence.
EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION features an unparalleled integration of history with state-of-the-art theory and practice for engineers, professors, and graduate students of evolutionary computation and computer science who need to keep up to date in this developing field." Sponsored by: IEEE Neural Networks Council