"Probably because there’s no free version online and it’s a pricey book. I got it for myself for Christmas and it’s well worth the price. It’s half AI book, half tutorial on Lisp programming and Lisp style. It’s a good read with lots of example programs written in good Lisp Style."
I'm sad he described PAIP this way. To me, PAIP isn't even so much about Lisp or AI as it is about how god damn awesome Peter Norvig is. I think my programming became much better after I studied his style.
Bottom line, PAIP makes you a better programmer even if you never intend to use Lisp for anything.
You should learn enough Lisp to read PAIP, in other words.
I bought it for myself because none of my family members understood what the heck I was talking about when I said I wanted Peter Norvig for Christmas! I've never enjoyed reading a textbook so much as PAIP and I try to plug it whenever I get a chance. Do you mind if I quote you on my blog?
I'm sad he described PAIP this way. To me, PAIP isn't even so much about Lisp or AI as it is about how god damn awesome Peter Norvig is. I think my programming became much better after I studied his style.
Bottom line, PAIP makes you a better programmer even if you never intend to use Lisp for anything.
You should learn enough Lisp to read PAIP, in other words.