Understanding Information Transmission - Softcover

Anderson, John B.; Johannesson, Rolf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471679100 ISBN 13: 9780471679103

Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press, 2005

Synopsis

Understanding Information Transmission introduces you to the entire field of information technology. In this consumer handbook and introductory student resource, seven chapters span the gamut of the field―the nature, storage, transmission, networking, and protection of information. In addition to the science and technology, this book brings the subject alive by presenting the amazing history of information technology, profiling incredible inventions and fascinating inventors, and their dramatic impact on society. Features include problem sets, key points, suggested reading, review appendices, and a full chapter on mathematical methods. Private and public funding of information technology continues to grow at staggering rates. Learn what’s behind this race to be the biggest, brightest, and fastest in the field with Understanding Information Transmission.

About this title

About the Author

JOHN B. ANDERSON holds the Ericsson Chair in Digital Communications at Lund University, Sweden. He was formerly a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and is a recipient of the Humboldt Research Prize and the IEEE Third Millennium Medal. His research and consulting practice concentrates on communication algorithms and bandwidth-efficient coding.

ROLF JOHANNESSON is Professor of Information Theory at Lund University, Sweden, and a Fellow of the IEEE. He was awarded the honor of Professor, honoris causa, from the Institute for Information Transmission Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences. His research interests include information theory, error-correcting codes, and cryptography.

From the Back Cover

A fascinating introduction into the field of information technology

Understanding Information Transmission introduces readers to the entire field of information technology. Written for both students and general consumers, this book is for anyone who wants to know more about this burgeoning field that affects almost every aspect of our contemporary life. The book's seven chapters span the gamut of the field the nature, storage, transmission, networking, and protection of information. In addition to the science and technology, it brings the subject alive by presenting the amazing history of information technology. You will learn about incredible inventions and fascinating inventors, and their dramatic impact on society.

The authors' reader-friendly approach stems from many years of experience in the classroom and feedback from thousands of encounters with students. As a result, everything you need to forge your way into this growing field is provided. Presented in a style that is both highly informative and accessible, it features:

• Problem sets at the end of each chapter to test your newly acquired knowledge
• Conclusions provided for each chapter highlighting key points to remember
• Suggested reading and resources for more information about a particular topic
• Review appendices on circuit theory, probability, and complex numbers
• Full chapter on mathematical methods explaining all the necessary math to understand the book and apply your knowledge

This book serves as an excellent textbook for introductory undergraduate courses in information technology. For consumers who want to know more about this field, the book's presentation of the essential math and physics provides the foundation needed to understand the field and its impact on society.

Understanding Information Transmission introduces readers to the entire field of information technology. Written for both students and general consumers, this book is for anyone who wants to know more about this burgeoning field that affects almost every aspect of our contemporary life. The book's seven chapters span the gamut of the field—the nature, storage, transmission, networking, and protection of information. In addition to the science and technology, it brings the subject alive by presenting the amazing history of information technology. You will learn about incredible inventions and fascinating inventors, and their dramatic impact on society.

The authors' reader-friendly approach stems from many years of experience in the classroom and feedback from thousands of encounters with students. As a result, everything you need to forge your way into this growing field is provided. Presented in a style that is both highly informative and accessible, it features:

• Problem sets at the end of each chapter to test your newly acquired knowledge
• Conclusions provided for each chapter highlighting key points to remember
• Suggested reading and resources for more information about a particular topic
• Review appendices on circuit theory, probability, and complex numbers
• Full chapter on mathematical methods explaining all the necessary math to understand the book and apply your knowledge

This book serves as an excellent textbook for introductory undergraduate courses in information technology. For consumers who want to know more about this field, the book's presentation of the essential math and physics provides the foundation needed to understand the field and its impact on society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471679100
• ISBN 13: 9780471679103
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320