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Decision Science and Technology: Reflections on the Contributions of Ward Edwards
. Ed(S): Shanteau, James; Mellers, Barbara A.; Schum, David A.
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hardcover. Ward Edwards is the founder of behavioral decision theory. He laid the groundwork for sound normative systems by noticing which tasks humans can do well and which tasks computers should perform. This volume, organized into five parts, reflects those accomplishments and more. Editor(s): Shanteau, James; Mellers, Barbara A.; Schum, David A. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
Decision Science and Technology is a compilation of chapters written in honor of a remarkable man, Ward Edwards. Among Ward's many contributions are two significant accomplishments, either of which would have been enough for a very distinguished career. First, Ward is the founder of behavioral decision theory. This interdisciplinary discipline addresses the question of how people actually confront decisions, as opposed to the question of how they should make decisions. Second, Ward laid the groundwork for sound normative systems by noticing which tasks humans can do well and which tasks computers ... Read more
Decision Science and Technology is a compilation of chapters written in honor of a remarkable man, Ward Edwards. Among Ward's many contributions are two significant accomplishments, either of which would have been enough for a very distinguished career. First, Ward is the founder of behavioral decision theory. This interdisciplinary discipline addresses the question of how people actually confront decisions, as opposed to the question of how they should make decisions. Second, Ward laid the groundwork for sound normative systems by noticing which tasks humans can do well and which tasks computers ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
434
Condition
New
Number of Pages
434
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792383994
SKU
V9780792383994
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