Doug Stinson Bücher

Review: "Despite extensive research on the brain, a crucial aspect has been largely overlooked until now: glia, which constitute about 85 percent of brain cells. Once dismissed as mere support structures ("glia" means glue), these cells are now at the forefront of a revolution in brain science." "Distinct from neurons, the well-known brain cells, glia have their own communication network that functions alongside neuronal interactions. They provide insulation for neurons and regulate information flow between them." "The most exciting developments in glia research involve potential breakthroughs in medical science. Diseases like brain cancer and multiple sclerosis stem from dysfunctional glia. Moreover, glia are thought to contribute to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression, as well as neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. They are also associated with infectious diseases, including HIV and prion diseases (e.g., mad cow disease), and chronic pain. Researchers have found that glia play a crucial role in repairing the brain and spinal cord following injury or stroke. As we deepen our understanding of these cells that comprise the "other" brain, their significance continues to grow."

THE LEGACY…First introduced in 1995, Cryptography: Theory and Practice garnered enormous praise and popularity, and soon became the standard textbook for cryptography courses around the world. The second edition was equally embraced, and enjoys status as a perennial bestseller. Now in its third edition, this authoritative text continues to provide a solid foundation for future breakthroughs in cryptography.WHY A THIRD EDITION?The art and science of cryptography has been evolving for thousands of years. Now, with unprecedented amounts of information circling the globe, we must be prepared to face new threats and employ new encryption schemes on an ongoing basis. This edition updates relevant chapters with the latest advances and includes seven additional chapters covering:

Cryptography is an outstanding book that covers all the major areas of cryptography in a readable, mathematically precise form. Several chapters deal with especially active areas of research and give the reader a quick introduction and overview of the basic results in the area. Cryptography provides the mathematical theory that is necessary in order to understand how the various systems work. Most algorithms are presented in the form of pseudocode, together with examples and informal discussion of the underlying ideas. The book gives careful and comprehensive treatment of all the essential core areas of cryptography. Also, several chapters present recent topics that have not received thorough treatment in previous textbooks. Such topics include authentication codes, secret sharing schemes, identification schemes, and key distribution.