Dear Colleague:
I would like to take a moment to alert you to the publication of my new
book, The Design of Innovation: Lessons from and for Competent Genetic
Algorithms (Kluwer, 2002, http://www-doi.ge.uiuc.edu/).
Specifically, the book investigates (1) the theory and design of so-called
competent genetic algorithms (compGAs) and (2) the similarity between
compGAs and certain processes of human innovation. The argument is made
in words, mathematics, and computer simulation, although the basic message
can be accessed with or without following the math in detail.
The book develops theory and GA designs for one facet of innovation, what
I have called selectorecombinative or cross-fertilizing innovation. I
believe the placement of cross-fertilizing innovation on
computational-mathematical terra firma bodes well for the use of these
methods across the spectrum of modern enterprise. The work also suggests
that understanding innovation in a more principled way opens the door to
social sciences that more clearly account for the innovative and creative
potential of their subject actors.
Please visit the book website at http://www-doi.ge.uiuc.edu/ to find
an order form offering The Design of Innovation at a 25% discount.
I am also offering An 8-lecture online short course based on the book.
More information about the online short course, registration forms, and a
free 50-minute preview lecture may be found at the URL
http://online.engr.uiuc.edu/shortcourses/innovation/index.html. I hope to
see you on-line.
For information regarding current research, I encourage you to visit the
Illinois Genetic Algorithms Laboratory (IlliGAL) web site at
http://www-illigal.ge.uiuc.edu/.
I hope you will consider joining the growing group of colleagues who are
reading and enjoying The Design of Innovation today. Moreover, if you
act before September 30, 2002, you will save 25% off the list price.
Sincerely,
David E. Goldberg
Professor & IlliGAL Director
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