An Introduction to Information Theory - Symbols, Signals & Noise  [Symbols, Signals and Noise] (1961)
Front Cover Book Details
Author
John R. Pierce
Genre Information Theory
Subject Information Theory
Publication Date 1980
Format Paperback (220 x 140 mm)
Publisher Dover Publications
Language English
Plot
Covers encoding and binary digits, entropy, language and meaning, efficient encoding and the noisy channel, and explores ways in which information theory relates to physics, cybernetics, psychology, and art. "Uncommonly good...the most satisfying discussion to be found." —Scientific American. 1980 edition.
Personal Details
Collection Status In Collection
Store Amazon.com
Location A05
Purchase Price $9.56
Current Value $12.95
Purchase Date 12/2/02
Condition Near Mint
Index 124
Owner Paulo Mendes
Read It No
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Collection # 00087F
Order # 104-2298918-8070354
Main Subject Information Theory
Product Details
LoC Classification Q360 .P5 1980
Dewey 001.53/9 19
ISBN 0486240614
Edition 02
Printing 1
Paper Type alkaline
Country USA
Cover Price $11.95
Nr of Pages 305
First Edition No
Rare No
Original Details
Original Title Symbols, Signals and Noise
Original Subtitle The Nature and Process of Communication
Original Publisher General Publishing Company
Original Country Canada
Original Publication Year 1961
Notes
Previously published as: Symbols, signals, and noise. 1961. Includes bibliographical references and index.