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The Essence of Artificial Intelligence provides a concise and accessible introduction to the topic for students with no prior knowledge of AI.  Taking a pragmatic approach to the subject, this book de-mystifies and makes AI concrete and transparent. Examples and algorithms are given throughout and can be sensibly implemented in a range of different languages. Offering a less formal/ mathematical treatment of the subject than many of its competitors, The Essence of Artificial Intelligence provides an overview of all the key subjects covered in one semester. Salient Features Concise coverage of the major topics in AI. Simple clear descriptions of key techniques and algorithms. Complete glossary provided. Web site to support the book: http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk / -alison/essence.html. Chapter 3 (Expert Systems) contains 3 case studies which look at the medical expert systems MYCIN, Internist and Pathfinder.