Simon Haykin has written two books with Wiley for Communications
Systems, Introduction to Digital and Analog Communications, 2e and the
forthcoming revision of his classic Communications Systems, 5e. The
second edition of Introduction to Digital and Analog Communications, 2e
is written at an accessible level and serves as an introductory
treatment of communication theory, both ana-log and digital
communications.
Given the highly mathematical nature of communication theory, it is
rather easy for the reader to lose sight of the practical side of
communication systems. Throughout the book, the authors have made a
special effort to move through the mathe-matical treatment at an
easy-to-grasp level, and also to point out the practical relevance of
the theory wherever it is appropri-ate to do so. Drs. Haykin's other
text, Communication Systems reaches out to a higher level of math rigor.
Also, Introduction to Digital and Analog Communications, 2e offers the
probability coverage later in the book (chapter 8) since probability
theory is not critical to the understanding of modulation. This also
contributes to the accessible approach of the text.
Introduction to Digital and Analog Communications, 2e is self-contained
and suited for a one or two-semester course in communica-tion systems
taken by Electrical Engineering juniors or seniors. The book offers
flexibility for organizing the course material to suit the interests of
course professors and students.
Reviewer Quotes:
My current textbook by Proakis/Salehi: Communication Systems
Engineering, 2e did not meet my student's capabilities and
expecta-tions. The textbook is too complicated and overloaded with heavy
mathematical equations. The material is not always logically presented.
Not to mention, there is 800 pages of text. I was impressed with
Haykin/Moher's: Introduction to Digital and Analog Communications, 2e
and the straightforward comprehensive material coverage of the basic
principles of communication theory. Also, the text is logically written
with easy to follow and understand mathematical equations and examples.
Absolutely, I would like to use this textbook for my communications
systems class as soon as it will be possible." Andrei Pet-rov- Idaho
State University
" Overall, I found the concepts are clearly explained, the chapters are
well motivated by their introductions, "Lessons to be learned" at the
beginning of each chapter are particularly appealing, and concluded with
well put summaries. A very well-written introductory text to grasp the
basics of communication systems." Aylin Yener-Penn State University
