Communications Systems and Networks,3rd Edition

From the Publisher: Now updated to cover the latest wireless and broadband technologies, this lucid overview describes today's communications systems and networks -- voice, data, video, and multimedia -- and explains how they are likely to evolve and converge. Communications Systems and Networks delivers plain-English explanations of all the technical fundamentals -- and puts everything in context by addressing standards, regulations, and the real-world outlook for legacy, contemporary, and emerging technologies. Whether you're a networking pro who wants to gain some perspective or you just want to understand our increasingly interconnected world, this is the one book you need to see the big picture.