Elements of Information Theory
- Canada John Wiley and Sons 1991
- xxii;541p.
All the essential topics in information theory are covered in detail, including entropy, data compression, channel capacity, rate distortion, network information theory, and hypothesis testing. The authors provide readers with a solid understanding of the underlying theory and applications. Problem sets and a telegraphic summary at the end of each chapter further assist readers. The historical notes that follow each chapter recap the main points.
Includes Bibliographical References , List of Symbols and Index.