First published in 1987, this book provides a stimulating introduction to AI - the science of thinking machines. After an introduction, including its history, tools, research methods, and its relation to psychology, it gives an account of research in five major areas: knowledge representation, vision, thinking and reasoning, language, and learning.

Preface; 1. Introduction 2. Knowledge Representation 3. Vision 4. Thinking and Reasoning 5. Language 6. Learning 7. Applications 8. Conceptual Issues 9. Future Directions; A Brief Guide to the AI Literature; Bibliography; Index of Computer Programs and Languages; Name Index; Subject Index