Computer Communications and Networks (Applications of Communications Theory) - Softcover

Freer, John R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1461283051 ISBN 13: 9781461283058

Publisher: Springer, 2011

Synopsis

Computer communications is one of the most rapidly developing technologies and it is a subject with which everyone in the computer systems profession should be familiar. Computer communications and networks is an introduction to communications technology and system design for practising and aspiring computer professionals. The subject is described from the computer system designer's point of view rather than from the communications engineer's viewpoint. The presentation is suitable for introductory reading as well as for reference. The emphasis is on practical, rather than theoretical, aspects and on technology which will become more important in the future. The majority of the subject matter applies to civil and military communications but some aspects which are unique to military applications have been included where considered signifi­ cant. Computer communications is a rapidly changing and highly complex subject. Sufficient practical knowledge of the subject is not usually gained at university or college but is generally developed over a period of several years by trial and error, attending courses, reading reference books and journals; this book attempts to simplify and speed up the process by bringing together a body of information which is otherwise distributed throughout many books and journals. The information is presented in a framework which makes a wider understanding of the subject possible. Basic knowledge of communications is assumed, a general famil­ iarity with computer systems is anticipated in later chapters, and, where relevant, theory is explained.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1461283051
• ISBN 13: 9781461283058
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 442