The second edition of Concurrent Systems presents a modern approach to software systems, ideally suited to the needs of today's students and programmers. It focuses on theose concepts in concurrency that play a vital role in the design of operating systems, database systems, distributed systems and communication networks.
Jean Bacon is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Cambridge, with a wealth of experience in teaching courses in operating systems, distributed systems and computer architecture, as reflected in this book. Her main interests lie in the field of distributed computing, in which Cambridge is recognized as a centre of excellence.
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