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Uncommonly good...the most satisfying discussion to be found.' Scientific American.Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory that has permitted the rapid development of all sorts of communication, from color television to the clear transmission of photographs from the vicinity of Jupiter. Even more revolutionary progress is expected in the future.To give a solid introduction to this burgeoning field, J. R. Pierce has revised his wellreceived 1961 study of information theory for a second edition. Beginning with the origins of the field, Dr. Pierce follows the brilliant formulations of Claude Shannon and describes such aspects of the subject as encoding and binary digits, entropy, language and meaning, efficient encoding, and the noisy channel. He then goes beyond the strict confines of the topic to explore the ways in which information theory relates to physics, cybernetics, psychology, and art. Mathematical formulas are introduced at the appropriate points for the benefit of serious students. A glossary of terms and an appendix on mathematical notation are proved to help the less mathematically sophisticated.J. R. Pierce worked for many years at the Bell Telephone Laboratories, where he became Director of Research in Communications Principles. His Introduction to Information Theory continues to be the most impressive nontechnical account available and a fascinating introduction to the subject for lay readers.
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- Q: What is 'An Introduction to Information Theory' about? A: This book provides a comprehensive overview of information theory, discussing its origins, key concepts like encoding, entropy, and the work of Claude Shannon, and its connections to physics, psychology, and art.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is John R. Pierce, who was a prominent researcher at Bell Telephone Laboratories and made significant contributions to the field of communications.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the subsequent edition, which was revised and published in 1980.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, it is designed to be accessible to lay readers and includes a glossary of terms and an appendix on mathematical notation to aid understanding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1980.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the fundamentals of information theory, encoding techniques, entropy, language and meaning, and its applications across various fields.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: Can this book be useful for someone studying mathematics? A: Yes, while it is aimed at a general audience, it introduces mathematical formulas at appropriate points for those interested in deeper study.