New from The MIT Press
The MIT Press is pleased to announce the release ofBuilding Ontologies with Basic Formal Ontology, a comprehensive guide to applied ontology and BFO by Robert Arp, Barry Smith and Andrew D. Spear.
Paperback | 30ドル.00 Short | £20.95 | ISBN: 9780262527811 | 248 pp. | 7 x 9 in | 32 b&w illus.
Ebook | 21ドル.00 Short | ISBN: 9780262329576 | 248 pp. | 7 x 9 in | 32 b&w illus.
This important new work on applied ontology covers theoretical components, design practices, and practical applications, providing a comprehensive introduction to the field of applied ontology that is of particular relevance to biomedicine. Distinguishing between different kinds of ontologies and taxonomies, the book also presents the core features of the Basic Formal Ontology (BFO), now used by over one hundred ontology projects around the world, and offers examples of domain ontologies that utilize BFO. Drawing on concepts not only from computer and information science but also from linguistics, logic, and philosophy,Building Ontologiesis a long-overdue guide to the theoretical foundations and practical principles of using ontologies to categorize scientific knowledge.
In celebration of this release, The MIT Press is pleased to extend a discount on this title to researchers interested in applied ontologies and integrating them into their own work. Enter discount codeMONTOLOGY30when prompted at checkout onThe MIT Press websiteto receive 30% off your purchase. (Please note that while this code can only be used when purchasing this title directly from our website, it can be used more than once and is applicable to both the print and ebook editions. Valid until 10/31/15.) Best wishes and happy reading from us here at The MIT Press!
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