Models of My Life

An autobiography of Nobel laureate Herbert A. Simon, Models of My Life takes a candid and witty look at his distinguished career and how what he learned as a scientist helps explain other aspects of his life. Covering an explosion in the information sciences and the transformation of psychology, Simon's story encompasses several fields, including computer simulation and cognitive science. Simon's theory of bounded rationality led to a Nobel Prize in economics, and his work on building machines that think laid foundations for the new cognitive science. The book also includes warm accounts of personal life, including his successful marriage and intriguing academic experiences.