An introduction to fuzzy logic and fuzzy sets (Q5955687)

This book is an undergraduate introduction to the theory of fuzzy sets, giving basic information for beginners. The book is divided into 16 chapters. Its core consists of chapter 3, introducing fuzzy sets, chapter 4, presenting fuzzy numbers, chapters 5 and 6, dealing with fuzzy equations and inequalities, and chapters 7 and 8, discussing fuzzy relations and fuzzy functions. Some specific topics (fuzzy plane geometry, fuzzy trigonometry, systems of fuzzy linear equations) are treated in the subsequent chapters 9-11. The remaining chapters present alternative and complementary concepts of non-probabilistic uncertainty modeling, namely possibility theory, neural nets, approximate reasoning and genetic algorithms. Finally, the problems of fuzzy optimization are included. Each chapter ends with a set of relevant problems and exercises. Prerequisites for this book are basic algebra, trigonometry and elementary differential calculus. The book can be recommended as a good textbook for students and beginners in computer science, engineering or economics interested in non-probabilistic uncertainty modeling.