Codes and Ciphers
julius caesar, the enigma, and the internet
$323.94
- Hardcover
252 pages
- Release Date
6 December 2001
Summary
Cracking the Code: A Journey Through Ciphers and Cryptography
The world of codes and ciphers has dramatically evolved. With the rise of personal computers, e-banking, e-commerce, and e-mail, secure communication through encryption is paramount.
Explore a wide range of cipher systems, from simple historical methods to modern cryptographic giants like RSA and DES. Delve into the mechanics of wartime machines like the ENIGMA and Hagelin, and uncover the secrets of spy ciphers.<…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780521810548 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 052181054X |
| Author: | R.F. Churchhouse |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 252 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 6 December 2001 |
| Weight: | 552g |
| Dimensions: | 237mm x 158mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
‘… written in a lively and amusing style …’ EMS Newsletter
’… written in a lively and amusing style but not at the expense of mathematical rigour.’ European Mathematical Society ‘A fascinating account, which should appeal to a wide readership.’ Mathematika ‘… written in a lively and amusing style …’ EMS Newsletter ‘The mathematics is well within the grasp of a cultured A level mathematician and for those to whom the book is addressed, it can be recommended.’ The Mathematical Gazette
About The Author
R.F. Churchhouse
Robert Churchhouse is Emeritus Professor of Computing Mathematics at Cardiff University and has lectured widely on mathematics and cryptanalysis at more than 50 Universities and Institutes throughout the the world. He is also the co-author of books on computers in mathematics, computers in literary and linguistic research, and numerical analysis.
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