The Description Logic Handbook

Description Logics Are Embodied In Several Knowledge-Based Systems And Are Used To Develop Various Real-Life Applications. Now In Paperback The Description Logic Handbook Provides A Thorough Account Of The Subject Covering All Aspects Of Research In This Field Namely: Theory Implementation And Applications. Its Appeal Will Be Broad Ranging From More Theoretically Oriented Readers To Those With More Practically Oriented Interests Who Need A Sound And Modern Understanding Of Knowledge Representation Systems Based On Description Logics. As Well As General Revision Throughout The Book This New Edition Presents A New Chapter On Ontology Languages For The Semantic Web An Area Of Great Importance For The Future Development Of The Web. In Sum The Book Will Serve As A Unique Resource For The Subject And Can Also Be Used For Self-Study Or As A Reference For Knowledge Representation And Artificial Intelligence Courses.