elements to more basic component physics, its focus is to solve a problem from different perspectives, and bridge descriptions of well-consolidated solutions with newer research trends. K12076 CRC Press 6000 Broken Sound Parkway, NW ISBN 978-1-4398-4636-1 - - 0 Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487 90000 Taylor & Francis Group 711 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 an informa business 2 Park Square, Milton Park www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN, UK 91781439 846360 www.crcpress.com Telecommunications Essentials Second Edition The Complete Global Source for Communications Fundamentals Data Networking and the Internet Next-Generation Networks Wireless Communications LILLIAN GOLENIEWSKI Edited by Kitty Wilson Jarrett Praise for the Second Edition of Telecommunications Essentials "In this updated and expanded edition of her excellent telecommunications primer, Lili explains in just the right detail everything you need to know to become fluent in this most important and fascinating industry. Besides including a satisfying amount of expert technical detail, the book also discusses equally crucial aspects of how communications technology affects society, culture, and politics. Electronic communications is changing the world for the better; learn from Lili's expertise how you, too, can participate in the revolution." -STEVE RILEY, SENIOR SECURITY STRATEGIST, MICROSOFT CORPORATION "The book you hold in your hand is a rarity. In more than thirty years of teaching, administration, and research in telecommunications, I have never found a single book that could serve these diverse areas. The search is over. Telecommunications Essentials is best-of-breed in telecommunica- tions publishing and represents the most thorough, comprehensive, and forward-looking resource to date. Both student and practitioner alike will find the unique blend of introductory advanced material a 'one-stop-shop.' If it was a movie, this book would receive two thumbs up!" -Dr. ART ST. GEORGE, MANAGER OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, UNIVERSITY OF NEW