Classification as a Tool for Research

From the reviews: "It presents some recent developments in the arena of classification and data analysis. ... this volume may help to widen and deepen the exchange of knowledge in all aspects of clustering and data analysis, as well as in other related fields. ... the targeted audience may be ... cluster of individuals doing research in these areas and, of course, libraries. One of the prominent features of the volume is that it blends theoretical aspects with practical problems so it can equally attract researchers and practitioners." (Technometrics, Vol. 53 (3), August, 2011)

• Plenaries.- Classification and Data Analysis: Classification.- Data Analysis.- Applications: Archeaology and Spatial Planning.- Bio-Sciences.- Electronic Data and Web.- Finance and Banking.- Linguistics.- Marketing.- Music Science.- Quality Assurance and Engineering.