Since its inception, the theory of fuzzy sets has advanced in a variety
of ways and in many disciplines. Applications of fuzzy technology can be
found in artificial intelligence, computer science, control engineering,
decision theory, expert systems, logic, management science, operations
research, robotics, and others. Theoretical advances have been made in
many directions.
The primary goal of Fuzzy Set Theory - and its Applications, Fourth
Edition is to provide a textbook for courses in fuzzy set theory, and a
book that can be used as an introduction. To balance the character of a
textbook with the dynamic nature of this research, many useful
references have been added to develop a deeper understanding for the
interested reader.
Fuzzy Set Theory - and its Applications, Fourth Edition updates the
research agenda with chapters on possibility theory, fuzzy logic and
approximate reasoning, expert systems, fuzzy control, fuzzy data
analysis, decision making and fuzzy set models in operations research.
Chapters have been updated and extended exercises are included