Publisher's Synopsis
This book is rooted in practical experience of expert systems in real-life situations, with both authors being actively involved in building and using expert systems. One is an expert in the field of finance and management, the other is an experienced knowledge engineer building expert systems for a wide range of applications.;The book distils the very latest knowledge from their work, and that of their colleagues. It is based on real practical knowledge of building and designing expert systems, not on theoretical claims. It concentrates on expert systems which can be built using today's methods and technology, and which can provide deliverable benefits for commerce and industry. Avoiding speculative debate, the authors concentrate on explaining the technology in a technically sound manner, and give a detailed account of knowledge engineering in practice.
