Parallel and Distributed Computing and Networks

Buono (management and sociology, Bentley College) gathers contributors in strategic and knowledge management, entrepreneurial studies, and organizational sociology to examine the dynamics associated w

As Chaos explained the science of disorder, Nexus reveals the new science of connection and the odd logic of six degrees of separation.

Focusing on routing protocols and medium access control techniques for mobile ad hoc networks, this book examines mobility, location management, paging, and radio resources for cellular networks. It

One of the most exciting notions in research is that of a cellular computer, a natural information processing paradigm capable of modeling various biological, physical and social phenomena as well as

For the first time in a single volume, leading social movement researchers map the full range of applications of network concepts and tools to their field of inquiry. They illustrate how networks af

Wireless LANs are the 'silver bullet' for networks of the future, allowing small communities of office workers, industrial workers, hospital employees, technical teams, etc. to communicate via their m

Over 130 years ago, James Clerk Maxwell introduced his hypothetical "demon" as a challenge to the scope of the second law of thermodynamics. Fascination with the demon persisted throughout the develop

Many studies of transnationalism among Muslims in Europe stress patterns of migration and shared ethnic identity. The 12 papers presented by Allievi (sociology, U. of Padua, Italy) and Nielsen (Islami

The organization of individuals into networks and groups is of fundamental importance in many social and economic interactions. Examples range from networks of personal contacts used to obtain informa

This cutting edge volume provides an overview of the dynamic new field of cyberphilosophy – the intersection of philosophy and computing. Offers an overview of the latest developments in the dynamic n

In this volume, the authors review their theory of business process orientation (BPO on which they wrote an earlier book) then describe its relation to supply chain management, with chapters on the im

Building on the author’s extensive experience in industry and government agencies, this book proposes a general framework for integrating the management of networked systems in the IP world. The

This book brings together seminal articles by leading scholars of technological and organizational systems, exploring the impact of 'modularity'. Modularity refers to an ability to take apart and put

This book brings together seminal articles by leading scholars of technological and organizational systems, exploring the impact of 'modularity'. Modularity refers to an ability to take apart and put

This well-respected text is designed for the first course in probability and statistics taken by students majoring in Engineering and the Computing Sciences. The prerequisite is one year of calculus.

Examining the work of several laboratories, including the U.S. Navy, Sperry Gyroscope and Bell Telephone, Mindell shows how the foundations for control engineering and computing were laid well before

* Convergence is confusing. Convergence is critical. And convergence is real. In this book, industry pundit Ray Horak describes how the merging of voice and data networks has evolved and is likely to

Seeking to redeem himself after being suspended from the force, ex-cop Tyler pursues a grieving man who is determined to bring down at any cost the railroad company that he blames for his wife's and c

A lively, hands-on introduction for teachers and scholars in the humanities and social sciences, this book-and-CD package will inspire even the faint-hearted to take the technological bull by the horn

Barnaby describes how to use the new .NET technologies to build fast, scalable, and robust distributed applications.

From the earliest campaign against Augusto Pinochet’s repressive practices to the recent massive demonstrations against the World Trade Organization, transnational collective action involving nongover

Optical and wireless technologies are being introduced into the global communications infrastructure at an astonishing pace. Both are revolutionizing the industry and will undoubtedly dominate its fut

With computers becoming embedded as controllers in everything from network servers to the routing of subway schedules to NASA missions, there is a critical need to ensure that systems continue to func

Many businesses have now been convinced to retain data on such matters as sales records of previous years, customer loyalty, and superseded management strategies, but much of that data is idling in hu

As the idea of globalization emerges as a key concept in social sciences in the twenty-first century, understanding how external forces and phenomena shape the politics of nation-states and communities is imperative. This 2001 volume calls attention to 'transboundary formations' - intersections of cross-border, national and local forces that produce, destroy or transform local order and political authority, significantly impacting on ordinary people's lives. It analyzes the intervention of external forces in political life, both deepening and broadening the concept of international 'intervention' and the complex contexts within which it unfolds. While transboundary formations can emerge anywhere, they have a particular salience in sub-Saharan Africa where the limits to state power make them especially pervasive and consequential. Including conceptual contributions and theoretically-informed case studies, the volume considers global-local connections, taking a fresh perspective on conte

As the idea of globalization emerges as a key concept in social sciences in the twenty-first century, understanding how external forces and phenomena shape the politics of nation-states and communities is imperative. This 2001 volume calls attention to 'transboundary formations' - intersections of cross-border, national and local forces that produce, destroy or transform local order and political authority, significantly impacting on ordinary people's lives. It analyzes the intervention of external forces in political life, both deepening and broadening the concept of international 'intervention' and the complex contexts within which it unfolds. While transboundary formations can emerge anywhere, they have a particular salience in sub-Saharan Africa where the limits to state power make them especially pervasive and consequential. Including conceptual contributions and theoretically-informed case studies, the volume considers global-local connections, taking a fresh perspective on conte

Due to the growth of Internet-driven applications, issues such as storage capacity and access speed have become critical in the design of today's computer systemsBook fills the need for a readily-acce

Netwar--like cyberwar--describes a new spectrum of conflict that is emerging in the wake of the information revolution. What distinguished netwar is the networked organizational structure of its prac

Offers a comprehensive and detailed description of services and protocols of the systems. Particular attention is paid to the radio-related specifics required for establishment of a mobile communicati

The nineteenth century was a remarkable period in art history during which the practices of painting, printmaking, and photography intersected in new and unexpected ways. Massive changes in the tech

Harvard University Press is proud to announce the second edition of a widely admired introductory textbook. When first published, Neurons and Networks filled the need for an introductory neuroscience

The book outlines Sysnet Modelling, a method for modelling systems architecture. The method is particularly well suited for telecom networks and systems, although a large part of it may be used in a w

Data Management and Internet Computing for Image/Pattern Analysis focuses on the data management issues and Internet computing aspect of image processing and pattern recognition research. The book

This timely and synoptic text contains the essentials of queueing networks, from the classical product-form theory to the more recent developments such as diffusion and fluid limits, stochastic compa

Simon Haykin is a well-known author of books on neural networks.* An authoritative book dealing with cutting edge technology.* This book has no competition.

A complete and definitive guide to auditing the security of IT systems for managers, CIOs, controllers, and auditorsThis up-to-date resource provides all the tools you need to perform practical securi