Problem-Solving Processes in Humans and Computers: Theory and Research in Psychology and Artificial Intelligence
Product Description
Wagman gives a broad, structured, and detailed account of advancing intellectual developments in both psychological and computational theories of the nature of problem- solving. Known for originating the PLATO computer-based Dilemma Counseling System, psychologist Wagman is the author of 17 books, including Scientific Discovery Processes in Humans and Computers (Praeger, 2000).
Prof said,
Wrote on September 7, 2010 @ 7:46 am
It’s really pretty unbelievable that books like this are published. I am sure Prof Wagman had successful years in academia in his heyday, but gimmie a break.
The book’s first chapter mostly comprises of short 3-sentence paragraphs with no interlocking structure whatsoever. And from there, each chapter is basically quoting HUGE chunks of other people’s work. Chapter 5, for example, is about 2% his words, and 98% just citing huge chunks of other peoples’ work. And he has a short 4-5 sentence paragraph at the end that he calls a “commentary” and there’s a chapter! Unbelievable.
For this to be $95 new is ridiculous. Either (a) check it out at your library or (b) don’t bother. Not even the bibliography is worth it.
Rating: 1 / 5