SIMON, Herbert. A Comparison of Game Theory and Learning Theory. Pittsburgh: Carnegie Institute of Technology, (1956). 1st edition. 11x8.5", nine mimeographed typed sheets, staple-bound. Owner's stamp on top front wrapper upper right. Fine copy. Rare.SOLD [This would appear in Psychometrika, vol 213, Sept 1956.]
_____. "On the Application of Servomechanism Theory in the Study of Production Control". Offprint: Cowl;es Commission for Research in Economics, New Series, No. 59, Chicago, 1952. Pp 248-257. Original printed wrappers. Fine copy. SOLD
"Simon’s lifelong passion was the study of decision-making and problem-solving. He examined these processes rigorously to advance the social sciences. Computer technology enabled him to investigate human cognition by simulating it. He was a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence. His creative work in several disciplines led to many prestigious awards, including the 1978 Nobel Prize in economics..."--Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Comments