Introduction to Telecommunications, 2/e

Description

This updated edition offers a thorough presentation of both the technical and business aspects of data and voice communications in a single volume. Comprehensive coverage explores all the latest telecommunications technologies and fundamentals, including project management and data/voice networks equipping readers with the “big picture” that is crucial to understanding how technology interacts with business in today’s information age. Real-world examples accompany all technical material, arming readers not only with theoretical information but the application of those concepts as well. The end result will be a global understanding of telecommunications that includes current and emerging technologies as well as traditional material.

Features

• integration of both the technical and business aspects of data and voice communications eliminates the need for two different texts
• proven combination of simple, effective language and ample illustrations helps readers learn more efficiently
• comprehensive coverage of essential concepts before discussion of one or more applications or examples
• all-new Case Studies exemplify how today's companies are using the concepts that are the focus of the chapters
• enhanced pedagogical features include chapter objectives, chapter summaries and important terms, and chapter reviews that consist of questions or exercises focusing on the key concepts learned