Semantic Web: Concepts, Technologies and Applications (NASA Monographs in Systems and Software Engineering)

Book Details

• Author: Karin Breitman

• Publisher: Springer

• Edition: 2007 Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Format: Import

• Number of Pages: 327

• Release Date: 24th January 2007

• ISBN: 9788184893977
  

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

Introduction to the Semantic Web provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the evolving field of the Semantic Web, which aims to enable machines to understand and process the vast amount of information on the Web. As the Web continues to grow at an incredible rate, surpassing 8 billion pages, this book explores how Semantic Web technologies are designed to enhance how information is organized and retrieved, focusing on technologies such as ontologies, Web services, software agents, logic, and inference.

The book presents real-world examples and applications of the Semantic Web, demonstrating how these concepts can be extended to various fields, such as software agents, semantic desktops, fine arts, and geospatial applications. By providing both theoretical foundations and practical applications, it offers a complete view of the technology's potential across industries, academia, and government sectors.

Intended as a reference text for software engineers, database and information technology students, as well as academics and practitioners, this book stands out by offering a cohesive understanding of the Semantic Web. Unlike other works that treat the Semantic Web as a collection of isolated topics, this book provides a unified approach, reflecting the author's extensive experience in research, teaching, corporate training, and real-world industry and government projects grounded in the Semantic Web. It’s an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the future of the Web and its transformative potential.