To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to announce a new book on Bayesian networks.
Bayesian Networks and Decision Graphs Finn V. Jensen The book emphasizes the two-sided strengths of graphical models: on one side a precise language for inter-personal communication and human interacted modeling and on the other side a high level programming language for uniquely specifying computational tasks. Part I gives a thorough introduction to Bayesian networks as well as decision trees and influence diagrams, and through examples and exercises, the reader is instructed in building graphical models from domain knowledge. This part is self-contained, and it does not require other background than standard secondary school mathematics. Part II is devoted to the presentation of algorithms and complexity issues. This part is also self-contained, but it assumes that the reader is familiar with working with texts in the mathematical language. The book also: � Provides a well-founded practical introduction to Bayesian networks, decision trees and influence diagrams � Gives several examples and exercises exploiting computer systems for Bayesian networks and influence diagrams � Gives practical advise on constructing Bayesian networks and influence diagrams from domain knowledge � Embeds decision making into the framework of Bayesian networks � Presents in detail the currently most efficient algorithms for probability updating in Bayesian networks � Discusses a wide range of analysis tools and models requests together with algorithms for calculation of responses � Gives a detailed presentation of the currently most efficient algorithm for solving influence diagrams >From a prepublication review: "The book addresses readers in both academia and industry who want to learn enough theory and technology to be able to build probabilistic expert systems. Dr. Jensen is a key player in the field of Bayesian networks, who has made significant contributions to both the theory and the practice of the field of probabilistic expert systems. This book is another sample of the high quality of his writing. " (Marek J. Druzdzel, University of Pittsburgh) 2001. Cloth. 282 pp. 0-387-95259-5. For ordering information, go to: http://www.springer-ny.com/detail.tpl?cart=1001952970204037&isbn=0387952594 John Kimmel Executive Editor Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
