| Logic Programming: Operational Semantics and Proof Theory Revised Edition Contributor(s): Andrews, James H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 052160754X ISBN-13: 9780521607544 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $44.64 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2004 Annotation: Dr Andrews here provides a homogeneous treatment of the semantics (operational and logical) of both theoretical and practical logic programming languages. He shows how the rift between theory and practice in logic programming can be bridged. This is achieved by precisely characterizing the way in which ???depth-first??? search for solutions to a logical formula - the usual strategy in most practical languages - is incomplete. Languages that perform ???breadth-first??? searches reflect more closely the theory underlying logic programming languages. Researchers interested in logic programming or semantics, as well as artificial intelligence search strategies, will want to consult this book as the only source for some essential and new ideas in the area. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Programming Languages - General - Computers | Programming - Object Oriented - Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General |
| Dewey: 005.115 |
| Series: Distinguished Dissertations in Computer Science |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 7.4" W x 9.6" (0.50 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dr Andrews here provides a homogeneous treatment of the semantics (operational and logical) of both theoretical and practical logic programming languages. He shows how the rift between theory and practice in logic programming can be bridged. This is achieved by precisely characterizing the way in which 'depth-first' search for solutions to a logical formula - the usual strategy in most practical languages - is incomplete. Languages that perform 'breadth-first' searches reflect more closely the theory underlying logic programming languages. Researchers interested in logic programming or semantics, as well as artificial intelligence search strategies, will want to consult this book as the only source for some essential and new ideas in the area. |