Data Communications and Computer Networks for Computer Scientists and Engineers

Duck, Michael, Read, Richard

ISBN 10: 0130930474 / ISBN 13: 9780130930477

Published by Prentice Hall PTR, 2003

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Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Data Communications and Computer Networks for Computer Scientists and Engineers
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130930474
• ISBN 13: 9780130930477
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

A broad introductory text written for computer scientists and engineers, focusing on the fundamental aspects of data communications and computer networks. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to cover current networking issues and technologies. Specific updates include those on networks and their management, transmission technologies, security and encryption. This text is appropriate for modular courses in data communications as well as computer science. It is also a useful source for professionals in related disciplines.

From the Back Cover

  A broad introductory text written for computer scientists and engineers, focusing on the fundamental aspects of data communications and computer networks. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to cover current networking issues and technologies. Specific updates include those on networks and their management, transmission technologies, security and encryption.   This text is appropriate for modular courses in data communications as well as  computer science.  It is also a useful source for professionals in related disciplines.   

• Key features of this edition
• Unique and accessible overview of networking 
• Includes modern networking issues - management, security and encryption
• Enhanced treatment of core network technologies including ATM and SDH/SONET
• New chapter on TCP/IP
• Focuses on the engineering aspects of data communications
• Covers international standards, with emphasis on those for Europe and North America
• Numerous worked examples designed to improve the understanding of  key principles

Michael Duck is a professional engineer at Nortel Networks, UK.   Richard Read is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Communications at Middlesex University and a freelance consultant.