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    Classic AI: search, logic & planning· book· 1972

    Human Problem Solving

    Newell (first author) · 1972

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    DOI 10.2307/2063712OpenAlex W2333196491

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    Why it matters

    Canonical account of GPS and human problem solving.

    Condensed from the expert lists' notes.

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    First released
    1972 (from oracle lists)
    Citations
    12,454 citations, as counted by Semantic Scholar logoSemantic Scholar (non-commercial licence)
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    Editor's notes

    • Classed as book: Newell and Simon's 1972 book (Prentice-Hall). (AI draft (Claude), not yet reviewed, 2026-10-29)

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