What is artificial intelligence? Can it really imitate or even surpass human intelligence? How does it work... and where is it taking us? In Understanding Artificial Intelligence, Henry C. Mishkoff guides you through the foundations, promises and realities of this fascinating discipline. Designed for curious readers, students or professionals wishing to understand AI without unnecessary jargon, this clear and structured book offers an exciting overview of the world of artificial intelligence. From expert systems to machines capable of understanding human language, via the basics of symbolic reasoning and the first industrial applications, this volume reveals the inner workings of the technologies that are shaping our future. With a foreword by Edward A. Feigenbaum, a pioneering figure in the field, and contributions from Bruce G. Buchanan, this book stands out as a reference guide for anyone wishing to understand what it really means to “think like a machine”. A classic of popular science on AI - always relevant, always captivating.