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From: reintjes@watson.ibm.com (Peter B. Reintjes)
Subject: Re: Prolog in literature (plus Invitation to ICPAP'95 in Paris)
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Jonathan Hodgson writes:

> Are there other examples of prolog in contemporary literature that 
> people have seen?

As a matter of fact, I will be speaking on this very
subject at the Banquet for the International Conference
on the Practical Applications of Prolog.

I had previously found more than a few parallels between
the rules of English composition and Prolog programs in
Strunk and White, but now have many more examples from
Fowler (Modern English Usage). Including advice on the use of cut!

If my collegues Francaise will forgive me for using examples in
English, I will hold forth on the subject of Language and Logic with:

     "Stretching Homolgies to the Breaking Point"

Meanwhile, I will take this opportunity to encourage all
Prolog programmers (particularly those in the Paris environs)
to attend this conference.  I've found these gatherings to be
extremely productive from a technical as well as social
perspective.  I particularly hope to meet more of the Prolog
programmers who are doing so much at D'Assault.


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