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Title: Fails to explore the mathematics behind crypto
Review: Although this book presents a broad introduction to various crypto methods, it devotes little or no time to the actual mathematics/implementation of a REAL crypto system. Apparently Bruce feels that the C source code in the back of the book is sufficient! This book is fine for someone who isn't interested in the esoteric details of crypto. If you want a more in depth analysis, I recommend the Handbook of Applied Cryptography or Implementing Elliptic Curve Cryptography.
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