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Evolution by natural selection is evident in such diverse realms as quantum theory, artwork, and biology. In software, evolutionary principles can produce stunning images and support creative learning by computer programs. Evolutionary Algorithms explains the gamut of these ideas, for laymen, home experimenters, and professional engineers. This isn't just a book for geeks -- it's a guide to how evolution manifests itself in the real world, as a practical concept of nature.

In Evolutionary Algorithms, the author shows the practical and artistic implementation of evolutionary and genetic software algorithms, using the principles of complexity science. The book provides complete working programs that demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and principles. Some of the examples are practical in nature; other demonstrations stimulate creative thinking by presenting scientific and artistic concepts.

By helping fund this project, you'll be supporting the writing and production of this book and a supporting web site.

Scott Robert Ladd is creating Evolutionary Algorithms from two of his previously-published titles, Genetic Algorithms and Simulations and Cellular Automata. The original books received good reviews in the trade press and sold well on the mass market. For this new, combined edition, the author is updating and expanding the material, and will be able to avoid limitations imposed (in the past) by commercial publishers.

"Ladd's down-to-earth approach and clear explanations make both his descriptions and examples useful to students of... software engineering." — The C User's Journal

"I like the book, the style and the content. I think many [people] could gain quite a lot of benefit by actually working through this book not just browsing. I know I did." — ACCU


Project location: Clearwater, FL

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In addition to the $10 rewards, you'll receive a printed copy of the book, and access to a free subscription to a new evolutionary computing web site.

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Scott Robert Ladd

Straightpin Clearwater, FL

Scott is a humanoid, a U.S. Citizen, a husband, and the father of three wonderful daughters. In the realm of computer programming, he's widely-known for writing more than 20 books about software development and evolutionary computing.

In the 21st century, Scott is "repurposing" himself as an author of science fiction and fantasy, creating the universe of Syraqua.

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