An Introduction to Support Vector Machines and Other Kernel-based Learning Methods
by Nello Cristianini, John Shawe-Taylor
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Author: John Shawe-Taylor, Nello CristianiniEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-03-28
ISBN: 0521780195
Number of pages: 189
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Book Reviews of An Introduction to Support Vector Machines and Other Kernel-based Learning Methods
Book Review: More for mathematicians than computer scientist
Summary: 4 Stars
This book introduces the concepts of kernel-based methods and focuses specifically on Support Vector Machines (SVM). It is hard to read and a good background in mathematic is clearly needed. The book has a strong emphasis on SVM starting from the very first line of text. Concepts are well explained, although equations are not clear. The notation doesn't facilitate the reading at all. The book covers linear as well as kernel learning. The kernel trick is well described. It is easy to understand ideas behind SVM while reading the corresponding chapter. Finally a small chapter on SVM applications is proposed. Unfortunately, it only contains typical SVM applications (i.e. standard problems).
I think this book is good if you:
* Have a strong mathematical background
* Work in the specific domain of SVM (or kernel-based methods in general)
* Want to write a research paper about SVM and need the correct notations
However, this book is NOT intended for people who:
* Don't like to read theorems, corollaries and remarks
* Are not interested in reading hundreds of proofs
This is my personal opinion as a computer scientist: this book is definitely written for mathematicians.
Summary of An Introduction to Support Vector Machines and Other Kernel-based Learning Methods
This is the first comprehensive introduction to Support Vector Machines (SVMs), a new generation learning system based on recent advances in statistical learning theory. Students will find the book both stimulating and accessible, while practitioners will be guided smoothly through the material required for a good grasp of the theory and its applications. The concepts are introduced gradually in accessible and self-contained stages, while the presentation is rigorous and thorough. Pointers to relevant literature and web sites containing software make it an ideal starting point for further study.Machine Learning Books
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