@phdthesis { Labrou96:thesis,
 author   = "Yannis Labrou",
 title    = "Semantics for an Agent Communication Language",
 school   = "University of Maryland, Baltimore County",
 month    =  August,
 year     =  1996,
 abstract = "A revised KQML specification, a speech act theory--based
             semantic description for KQML primitives (performatives)
             and conversation policies for KQML performatives. Also, a
             semantic framework for an agent communication language."
}