Written for both technical and nontechnical readers, this title presents complex issues in simple, qualitative terms, and discusses important theoretical aspects, industrial applications, and design issues where they are appropriate.

Intelligent machines are the focus of much academic research within both engineering and computer science. Intelligent Machines: Myths and Realities explores key questions such as "What is intelligence?" and addresses technological, industrial, economic, social, and funding issues. It offers an authoritative, up-to-date look at this revolutionary technology, its uses, limitations, prospects, design, modeling, and applications. Contributed material is written in non-technical language by leading experts in the field.