Mathematical and Algorithmic Foundations of the Internet (Chapman & Hall/CRC Applied Algorithms and Data Structures series)
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CRC Press
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a succinct introduction to the technical side of the computational science that supports the internet. The books prose is exceptional. The authors are clearly skilled communicators and have undertaken a substantial effort to make the text enjoyable. a superb read for their targeted audience of curious people. I would consider using this text in a first-year seminar within the undergraduate curriculum, a setting for which it seems perfectly well suited.
Allen G. Holder, INFORMS Journal on Computing, 2012
This book is an interesting (and oddly charming) look at just a few of the interesting mathematical and algorithmic facets of the Internet and the Web. I found it quite an enjoyable readthere were interesting viewpoints on several topics . It was nice to read a technical book that combines fun and serious information.
Jeffrey Putnam, Computing Reviews, January 2012
Overall, a good introduction to the logical problems of the Internet. Recommended.
P. Cull, CHOICE, December 2011
Networks are everywhere in our lives from the Internet to biological, social and financial networks. The authors have provided a lively, masterful, but easy-to-read introduction to a complex subject by enriching mathematical concepts with delightful paradigms and historical material. A pleasure to read for all students.
Evangelos Kranakis, School of Computer Science, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About the Author
Fabrizio Luccio and Linda Pagli are professors of informatics at the University of Pisa.
Graham Steel is an INRIA research fellow at LSV, CNRS & ENS de Cachan.
