Book DescriptionThe field of agent & multi-agent systems is experiencing tremendous growth whilst that of formal methods has also blossomed The FAABS (Formal Approaches to Agent-Based Systems) workshops, merging the concerns of the two fields, were thustimely This book has arisen from the overwhelming response to FAABS ’00, ’02 & ’04 озммо and all chapters are updated or represent new research, & are designed to provide a more in-depth treatment of the topic Examples of how others have applied formal methods to agent-based systems are included, plus formal method tools & techniques that readers can apply to their own systems Agent Technology from a Formal Perspective provides an in-depth view of the key issues related to agent technology from a formal perspective As this is a relatively new interdisciplinary field, there is enormous room for further growth and this book not only creates an initial foundation, but points to the gaps; indicating open problems to be addressed by future researchers, students & practitioners.  Переводчик:2005 г 360 стр ISBN 1852339470.