Distributed autonomous systems are collections of interacting agents that function without a "leader." Biological examples of such systems would include metabolism, the immune system, and ant colonies. Other examples are found in robotics and artificial intelligence. This book takes a theoretical approach to the analysis of the immune system. It includes chapters by several of the world's leading immunologists, and comparative chapters on other models of distributed autonomous systems (such as Bert Holldobler on ant ...
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Distributed autonomous systems are collections of interacting agents that function without a "leader." Biological examples of such systems would include metabolism, the immune system, and ant colonies. Other examples are found in robotics and artificial intelligence. This book takes a theoretical approach to the analysis of the immune system. It includes chapters by several of the world's leading immunologists, and comparative chapters on other models of distributed autonomous systems (such as Bert Holldobler on ant signalling, and Doug Hofstadter and Melanie Mitchell on software codelets). The book presents a different perspective on immunology, with a prominent enough author line-up to attract the attention of the immunological community, and should also appeal to a wide range of workers in various fields concerned with "bootstrapping," or complex systems that function without central or "top-down" control.
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Near Fine in Not Issued jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 408 Pages Including References And Index. Design Principles For The Immune System And Other Distributed Autonomous Systems Is The First Book To Examine The Inner Workings Of Such A Variety Of Distributed Autonomous Systems--From Insect Colonies To High Level Computer Programs To The Immune System. It Offers Insight Into The Fascinating World Of These Systems That Emerge From The Interactions Of Seemingly Autonomous Components And Brings Us Up-To-Date On The State Of Research In These Areas. Using The Immune System And Certain Aspects Of Its Functions As A Primary Model, This Book Examines Many Of The Most Interesting And Troubling Questions Posed By Complex Systems. How Do Systems Choose The Right Set Of Agents To Perform Appropriate Actions With Appropriate Intensities At Appropriate Times? How In The Immune System, Ant Colonies And Metabolic Networks Does The Diffusion And Binding Of A Large Variety Of Chemicals To Their Receptors Permit Coordination Of System Action? What Advantages Drive The Various Systems To Complexity, And By What Mechanisms Do The Systems Cope With The Tendency Toward Unwieldiness.
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Add this copy of Design Principles for the Immune System and Other to cart. $231.15, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oxford University Press.
