Introduction to Natural Language Processing
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Introduction to Natural Language Processing

Exploring Techniques, Applications, and Challenges

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eBook - ePub

Introduction to Natural Language Processing

Exploring Techniques, Applications, and Challenges

About this book

This book provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to natural language processing (NLP), a critical field at the intersection of artificial intelligence and computational linguistics. It explores key techniques such as sentiment analysis, which enables the detection of emotional tone in text, machine translation, facilitating the conversion of text between languages, and named entity recognition (NER), which identifies and classifies entities like names, dates, and locations within text data.

The book delves into deep learning advancements, particularly the use of neural networks such as transformers and recurrent models, which have revolutionized NLP applications. Readers will gain insights into how these models drive innovations in areas such as text classification, language generation, and speech recognition.

In addition to technical concepts, the book also addresses the ethical considerations surrounding NLP, emphasizing the responsible use of AI technologies to mitigate issues like bias, misinformation, and privacy concerns. Practical case studies and real-world examples are included to illustrate how NLP is applied in various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and customer service.

This book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to understand the foundational concepts, cutting-edge advancements, and broader implications of NLP, equipping them with the knowledge to innovate and apply these technologies effectively in their respective fields.

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Yes, you can access Introduction to Natural Language Processing by Xiaochun Cheng,Preethi Nanjundan,Jossy P George in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Computer Science & Natural Language Processing. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Contents
  6. Abstract
  7. Preface
  8. About the Editors
  9. List of Abbreviations
  10. Chapter 1 Introduction
  11. Chapter 2 Parsing and Syntax
  12. Chapter 3 Smoothed Estimation and Language Modelling
  13. Chapter 4 Semantic Analysis and Discourse Processing
  14. Chapter 5 Natural Language Generation and Machine Translation
  15. Chapter 6 Information Retrieval and Lexical Resources
  16. Chapter 7 Unsupervised Methods in NLP
  17. Chapter 8 Summary
  18. Chapter 9 Conclusion
  19. References
  20. Index