Kaufmann

1975 · 2626 — <p><strong>Introduction à la théorie des sous‑ensembles flous – Tome 3</strong></p><p><strong>Author:</strong> A. Kaufmann <strong>Series:</strong> Introduction à la théorie des sous‑ensembles flous Tomes 1–4 <strong>Publisher:</strong> Masson 1975–1977 <strong>Language:</strong> French</p><p>Description</p><p>This is <strong>Tome 3</strong> of A. Kaufmann's influential four‑volume series on <strong>fuzzy set theory</strong> one of the earliest comprehensive treatments of fuzzy logic and its engineering applications. Published by Masson between 1975 and 1977 the series became a cornerstone reference for researchers in <strong>control systems pattern recognition classification automata and decision theory</strong>.</p><p><strong>Volume 3</strong> focuses on applied fuzzy‑set methods including:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Classification and pattern recognition</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Automata and fuzzy systems</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Decision criteria and multi‑criteria selection</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Engineering‑oriented fuzzy modeling</strong></p></li></ul><p>Kaufmann's work predates the widespread adoption of fuzzy logic in AI and control engineering making these early volumes historically significant for the development of soft computing.</p><p>Collectible Significance</p><p>The Masson editions were printed in relatively small academic runs and <strong>individual volumes — especially Tome 3 — are scarce in clean condition</strong>. Complete sets of all four volumes are highly sought after but standalone volumes remain collectible due to their early publication dates and foundational role in fuzzy‑set theory.</p><p>Your copy's strong condition makes it especially desirable to collectors of early AI cybernetics and systems theory.</p> Elsevier Masson paperback