Practical Genetic Algorithms, Second Edition

* This book deals with the fundamentals of genetic algorithms and their applications in a variety of different areas of engineering and science
* Most significant update to the second edition is the MATLAB codes that accompany the text
* Provides a thorough discussion of hybrid genetic algorithms
* Features more examples than first editionContent:
Chapter 1 Introduction to Optimization (pages 1–25):
Chapter 2 The Binary Genetic Algorithm (pages 27–50):
Chapter 3 The Continuous Genetic Algorithm (pages 51–66):
Chapter 4 Basic Applications (pages 67–93):
Chapter 5 An Added Level of Sophistication (pages 95–150):
Chapter 6 Advanced Applications (pages 151–186):
Chapter 7 More Natural Optimization Algorithms (pages 187–203):