Fuzzy systems engineering : toward human centric computing A self contained treatment of fuzzy systems engineering offering conceptual fundamentals design methodologies development guidelines and carefully selected illustrative materialForty years have passed since the birth of fuzzy sets in which time a wealth of theoretical developments conceptual pursuits algorithmic environments and other applications have emerged. Now this reader friendly book presents an up to date approach to fuzzy systems engineering covering concepts design methodologies and algorithms coupled with interpretation analysis and underlying engineering knowledge. The result is a holistic view of fuzzy sets as a fundamental component of computational intelligence and human centric systems.Throughout the book the authors emphasize the direct applicability and limitations of the concepts being discussed and historical and bibliographical notes are included in each chapter to help readers view the developments of fuzzy sets from a broader perspective. A radical departure from current books on the subject Fuzzy Systems Engineering presents fuzzy sets as an enabling technology whose impact contributions and methodology stretch far beyond any specific discipline making it applicable to researchers and practitioners in engineering computer science business medicine bioinformatics and computational biology. Additionally three appendices and classroom ready electronic resources make it an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses in engineering and science