Essential Lisp
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of artificial intelligence and computer science lies LISP — one of the oldest and most powerful programming languages ever conceived — and Essential LISP serves as the definitive instructional guide for mastering it. Written by three distinguished academics, John R. Anderson, Albert T. Corbett, and Brian J. Reiser, this rigorous yet accessible text instructs readers in the foundational principles of LISP programming, from symbolic computation and recursive structures to list processing and functional programming paradigms, making it an indispensable resource for students and researchers alike. Rooted in cognitive science and educational theory, Essential LISP presents its material with remarkable pedagogical clarity, reflecting the authors' deep expertise in human learning and intelligent systems. The text argues that understanding LISP is not merely a technical exercise but a gateway to grasping the very architecture of symbolic thought and machine intelligence. Each chapter builds methodically upon the last, constructing a comprehensive framework that challenges the reader to think computationally — leaving one to wonder just how far the principles of LISP extend beyond the page and into the future of artificial intelligence.
Author: John R. Anderson, Albert T. Corbett, Brian J. Reiser
Format: Paperback
Published: 1987, Addison-Wesley
Genre: Education theory
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of artificial intelligence and computer science lies LISP — one of the oldest and most powerful programming languages ever conceived — and Essential LISP serves as the definitive instructional guide for mastering it. Written by three distinguished academics, John R. Anderson, Albert T. Corbett, and Brian J. Reiser, this rigorous yet accessible text instructs readers in the foundational principles of LISP programming, from symbolic computation and recursive structures to list processing and functional programming paradigms, making it an indispensable resource for students and researchers alike. Rooted in cognitive science and educational theory, Essential LISP presents its material with remarkable pedagogical clarity, reflecting the authors' deep expertise in human learning and intelligent systems. The text argues that understanding LISP is not merely a technical exercise but a gateway to grasping the very architecture of symbolic thought and machine intelligence. Each chapter builds methodically upon the last, constructing a comprehensive framework that challenges the reader to think computationally — leaving one to wonder just how far the principles of LISP extend beyond the page and into the future of artificial intelligence.