paper available

[Melanie Mitchell]

The following paper (available via anonymous ftp) may be of interest to 
readers of this list:  

	Genetic Algorithms and Artificial Life

          Melanie Mitchell      Stephanie Forrest
         Santa Fe Institute   University of New Mexico

         Santa Fe Institute Working Paper 93-11-072

 	      To appear in _Artificial Life_


		  	     Abstract

	Genetic algorithms are computational models of evolution that
	play a central role in many artificial-life models.  We review
	the history and current scope of research on genetic
	algorithms in artificial life, using illustrative examples in
	which the genetic algorithm is used to study how learning and
	evolution interact, and to model ecosystems, immune system,
	cognitive systems, and social systems.  We also outline a
	number of open questions and future directions for genetic
	algorithms in artificial-life research.


To obtain an electronic copy of this paper:

	ftp ftp.santafe.edu
	login: anonymous
	password: <your email address>
	cd /pub/Users/mm
	binary
	get sfi-93-11-072.ps.Z
	quit

Then at your system:

	uncompress sfi-93-11-072.ps.Z
	lpr -P<printer-name> sfi-93-11-072.ps

If you cannot obtain an electronic copy, send a request for a hard copy to
dlu at santafe.edu.