Coding for Data and Computer Communications

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 552 pages
• Published by: Springer
• Edition: 1st Edition April 12, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0387212450
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0387212456
• Book Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 2.8 pounds

Product Description


Coding is an highly integral component of viable and efficient computer and data communications, yet the often heavy mathematics that form the basis of coding can prevent a serious and practical understanding of this important area.

"Coding for Data and Computer Communications" eschews the complex mathematics and clearly describes the core concepts, principles, and methods of channel codes ( for error correction), source codes (for compressing data), and secure codes (for cryptography, data hiding, and privacy). Conveniently organized and segmented into three associated parts for these coding types, the book looks at the most important approaches and techniques used to make the storage and transmission of information (data) fast, secure, and reliable.

Topics and features:

*Integrates the disciplines of error control, data compression, and cryptography and data hiding

*Presents material in a logical, clear, and lively way for rapid learning

*Highly inclusive, balanced coverage for specialists and nonspecialists

*Contains a chapter on the rarely covered topic of check digits

*Provides numerous examples, illustrations, and other helpful learning aids

An essential resource and monograph for all security researchers and professionals who need to understand and effectively use coding employed in computers and data communications. Anchored by a clear, nonmathematical exposition, the book presents all the major topics, principles, and methods in an accessible style suitable for professional specialists, nonspecialists, students, and individual self-study.

About The Author


David Salomon is retired professor emeritus of computer science from California State University, Northridge. He is author of numerous articles and books, including Data Compression, Third Edition, Guide to Data Compression Methods, and Data Privacy and Security.

Reader Reviews
The style, clarity and simplicity with which Mr. Salomon has written this exceptional book will surely make this a classic of computing literature. Most complex concept and ideas are explained with a style that reminds me of very few other authors. Focusing on explaining the underying ideas and not just the formulas or theorems the book takes you through error correction, data compression (lossless and lossy) and cryptography with a language that any educated person can understand. In addition, using no technicality at all, all readers can learn easily. This is one of those very rare books that explains concepts so clearly that at the end of even complex algorithms you find yourself thinking " ... I could have done this myself!". Surely specialists would want more (and they should then buy Salomon's books on Data Compression), but the book is clearly designed to explain the basic ideas to beginners, and it does a great job at that.