Common Lisp: a Gentle Introduction to Symbolic Computation by Touretzky Touretzk

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Common Lisp: a Gentle Introduction to Symbolic Computation by Touretzky Touretzky Highly accessible treatment covers cons cell structures, evaluation rules, programs as data, recursive and applicable programming styles. Nearly 400 illustrations, answers to exercises, "toolkit" sections, and a variety of complete programs. 1990 edition. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This highly accessible introduction to Lisp is suitable both for novices approaching their first programming language and experienced programmers interested in exploring a key tool for artificial intelligence research. The text offers clear, reader-friendly explanations of such essential concepts as cons cell structures, evaluation rules, programs as data, and recursive and applicative programming styles. The treatment incorporates several innovative instructional devices, such as the use of function boxes in the first two chapters to visually distinguish functions from data, use of evaltrace notation in later chapters to illustrate the operation of evaluation rules, and ""Dragon stories"" to explain recursion. The book contains nearly 400 diagrams and illustrations, and 77 pages of answers to exercises. Advanced topics and ""toolkit"" sections, and a variety of complete programs, extend readers programming power. Author Biography David S. Touretzky is Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. He has taught Lisp in both academic and corporate settings for several decades. Long Description This highly accessible treatment introduces the artificial intelligenceprogramming language known as Lisp. Geared toward both experiencedprogrammers and those unfamiliar with the language, the text features a"toolkit" in each chapter. Reader-friendly explanations of common Lispprogramming and debugging tools include DESCRIBE, INSPECT, TRACE, andSTEP. Numerous examples, exercises, and diagrams.Reprint of the Benjamin Cummings Publishing Company, Redwood City,California, 1990 edition Description for Reader This highly accessible treatment introduces the artificial intelligenceprogramming language known as Lisp. Geared toward both experiencedprogrammers and those unfamiliar with the language, the text features a"toolkit" in each chapter. Reader-friendly explanations of common Lispprogramming and debugging tools include DESCRIBE, INSPECT, TRACE, andSTEP. Numerous examples, exercises, and diagrams.Reprint of the Benjamin Cummings Publishing Company, Redwood City,California, 1990 edition Details ISBN0486498204 Language English ISBN-10 0486498204 ISBN-13 9780486498201 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 005.133 Year 2013 Short Title COMMON LISP Illustrations Yes Series Dover Books on Engineering Subtitle A Gentle Introduction to Symbolic Computation UK Release Date 2013-02-01 AU Release Date 2013-02-01 NZ Release Date 2013-02-01 Pages 608 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Author Touretzky Touretzky Publication Date 2013-03-31 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education US Release Date 2013-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:51604861;

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