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Title: Communications Systems and Networks by Ray Horak, Harry Newton, Mark A. Miller ISBN: 0-7645-4899-9 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 26 August, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 10 List Price(USD): $49.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.57 (30 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Wow, An Instant Classic
Comment: When Ray sent me a copy of the new Second edition of "Communications Systems & Networks" I was expecting a good update of the 1996 first edition. Instead Ray has produced an almost entirely new text, and he's done a simply OUTSTANDING job.
Ray is the editor of Newton's Telecom Dictionary, and this book makes an excellent companion text to that great classic. Those of you who read my reviews know that I give free copies of that text to every student who attends my TrainingCity.com classes. If you bought Newton's Telecom Dictionary, buy this book, you won't ever regret it.
Ray uses his experience editing "Newton's" throughout "Communications Systems and Networks." Every term is explained clearly and concisely. Reading through this book I was continually amazed at how well Ray can explain complex concepts, and get ALL the relevant information into so few paragraphs.
In conclusion, I believe this is an instant classic, and a must have for any Voice & Data library.
Rating: 4
Summary: A Wealth of Knowledge
Comment: Here is a primer on the whole spectrum of telecommunications with a special emphasis on networks. Even without knowing much of the details about these fields, most of us realize that the proliferation of broadband networks has brought about new opportunities for convergence in communications. This compendium of communications technologies and trends is an indispensable resource for those in the business of implementing this popular vision.
Well organized and comprehensible, even to those of us who are still running to catch the train, the chapters are organized to be read in sequence, each chapter building upon those preceding. The author brings a helpful historical perspective into his coverage of each subject a well as a consultant's-eye view of the latest (c. 2000) industry developments. The reward of plowing through this tome is that the reader gains an essential foundation enabling her to comprehend current discussions of communications systems.
If you are looking for a communications systems reference to understand the occasional cryptic technical term, you may want to try Mr. Horack's other book, "Newton's Telecom Dictionary". On the other hand, if you have time to read and need a more thorough understanding of terms and their entire context, you would do well with "Communications Systems and Networks".
Rating: 3
Summary: Light reading
Comment: There are many telecom books around that try cover as much as topics as possible, this one is no different.
Main advantage of Ray Horak's book is it simplicity, it is very easy to read and understand and organization of the overall text is also quite good. Book also covers fairly large portion of today's telecom world, although, due to the sheer size of the subject, it is lacking in details.
I'd recommend this book for junior (very junior) students or for new-commers in the field.
On the other hand, european engineers should try to avoid this book due its US-centrism. Author mostly ignores European systems or provides very shallow and short reference.
To finalize, good book, but don't ecpect it to make you an expert in the field.
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Title: Telecommunications Essentials by Lillian Goleniewski ISBN: 0201760320 Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub Co Pub. Date: 26 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $49.99 |
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Title: The Essential Guide to Telecommunications (3rd Edition) by Annabel Z. Dodd ISBN: 0130649074 Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR Pub. Date: 12 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $34.99 |
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Title: Telecom Crash Course by Steven Shepard ISBN: 0071382135 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Pub. Date: 25 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Business Data Communications (4th Edition) by William Stallings, Richard Van Slyke ISBN: 0130882631 Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub. Date: 15 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $97.00 |
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Title: Voice and Data Communications Handbook by Regis J. "Bud" Bates, Donald W. Gregory ISBN: 0072131888 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media Pub. Date: July, 2001 List Price(USD): $65.00 |
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