Pattern Recognition Basis Artificial Intelligence

This is an interesting book that introduces AI from a pattern recognition point of view.The author attempted and solved many complex problems by neurocomputing approach. He thus emphasizes the need for neural approach in Artificial Intelligence. He however did not eliminate the scope of all conventional approaches. Some comparative study of the conventioanl and neural algorithms are apparent from the text. The writing style is beautiful. Mature readers will find the book like a novel. I strongly recommend the book for those who want to see the contrast between the "symbol processing AI" and "the neural AI".