The field of machine learning has experienced significant growth in the past two decades as new algorithms and techniques have been developed and new research and applications have emerged. This series reflects the latest advances and applications in machine learning and pattern recognition through the publication of a broad range of reference works, textbooks, and handbooks. The inclusion of concrete examples, applications, and methods is highly encouraged. The scope of the series includes, but is not limited to, titles in the areas of machine learning, pattern recognition, computational intelligence, robotics, computational/statistical learning theory, natural language processing, computer vision, game AI, game theory, neural networks, and computational neuroscience. We are also willing to consider other relevant topics, such as machine learning applied to bioinformatics or cognitive science, which might be proposed by potential contributors.

Since the best-selling first edition was published, there have been several prominent developments in the field of machine learning, including the increasing work on the statistical interpretations of machine learning algorithms. Unfortunately, computer science students without a strong statistical background often find it hard to get started in this area. Remedying this deficiency, Machine Learning: An Algorithmic Perspective, Second Edition helps students understand the algorithms of machine learning. It puts them on a path toward mastering the relevant mathematics and statistics as well as the necessary programming and experimentation. Suitable for both an introductory one-semester course and more advanced courses, the text strongly encourages students to practice with the code.