Review of Anticipatory Behavior in Adaptive Learning Systems: Foundations, Theories, and Systems, edited by M.V. Butz, O. Sigaud and P. Gérard

Abstract

Purpose

To review the edited anthology Anticipatory Behavior in Adaptive Learning Systems: Foundations, Theories, and Systems.

Design/methodology/approach

Comments on the book's 16 articles that rapidly transition from introductory philosophy to specific research reports.

Findings

The consensus is that anticipatory behaviors are critical to performance in a variety of natural and built systems – especially adaptive learning systems. This outcome, with some disagreement among the authors, is demonstrated through a variety of exemplars.

Originality/value

The reviewer feels that this book is of seminal importance. The exploration of anticipatory behaviors as a legitimate and promising area of informed discourse and scientific research is novel and definitely a major contribution toward understanding and enhancing the performance of complex systems.

Citation

Kubik, G.H. (2006), "Review of Anticipatory Behavior in Adaptive Learning Systems: Foundations, Theories, and Systems, edited by M.V. Butz, O. Sigaud and P. Gérard", On the Horizon, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 25-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/10748120610651990