Agent technology for e-commerce.0470030305 Agent technology for e-commerce. Fasli, Maria. John Wiley John Wiley may refer to:
2007 453 pages $55.00 Paperback HF5548 In computational systems agents are capable of autonomous, reactive and proactive behaviors and can relate to other agents, both human and artificial. Agents have become increasingly important to the next generation of technological and economic development. Fasli (U. of Essex) focuses on e-commerce (not e-business) in this introduction to theories and applications for students with a basic background in computer science. She describes the two main ways in which agents interact (cooperation and negotiation) and shows how this paradigm shift A dramatic change in methodology or practice. It often refers to a major change in thinking and planning, which ultimately changes the way projects are implemented. For example, accessing applications and data from the Web instead of from local servers is a paradigm shift. See paradigm. fits within development and design. She describes how software agents make decisions and multi-agent systems A multi-agent system (MAS) is a system composed of several software agents, collectively capable of reaching goals that are difficult to achieve by an individual agent or monolithic system. Overview The exact nature of the agents is a matter of some controversy. work, then examines how different elements are used in various applications, covering shopping agents, middle agents, recommender systems See collaborative filtering. , strategic interaction, negotiation, mechanical design, mobile agents, trust, security, and legal issues. She also provides an appendix which introduces decision theory. The result is an accessible but rigorous text adaptable a·dapt·a·ble adj. Capable of adapting or of being adapted. a·dapt  a·bil for classroom or self-study
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