Evolutionary optimization algorithms : biologically inspired and population based approaches to computer intelligence This book is a clear and lucid presentation of Evolutionary Algorithms with a straightforward bottom up approach that provides the reader with a firm grasp of the basic principles of EAs. Covering the theory history mathematics and applications of evolutionary optimization algorithms this timely and practical book offers lengthy examples a companion website MATLAB code and a Solutions Manual making it perfect for advanced undergraduates graduates and practicing engineers involved in engineering and computer science Provides a straightforward bottom up approach that assists the reader in obtaining a clear (but theoretically rigorous) understanding of Evolutionary Algorithms with an emphasis on implementation rather than models