Computer Arithmetic Algorithms [FACSIMILE] (Paperback)

by Israel Koren (Author) "In conventional digital computers, integers are represented as binary numbers of fixed length..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"In the flood of ho-hum publications on personal computers, a contribution of true computing significance is rare. But this is such a book...I highly recommend this book for computer arithmetic professionals. Its value is its summary of the most interesting aspects of arithmetic algorithms." - IEEE Computer --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
An explanation of the principles of the algorithms available for performing arithmetic operations in digital computers. The algorithms are described independently of specific implementation technology and within the same framework, so that similarities between algorithms become evident.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (December 26, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131519522
• ISBN-13: 978-0131519527
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,928,664 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Up-to-date Computer Arithmetic reference text, March 16, 1998

By A Customer

As stated in the authors' introduction, this book derives from a series of lectures, and as such the subject area is developed in a clear and linear fashion. A number of number systems are covered in the text as well as a good treatment of the usual topics such as addition and multiplication as well as other algorithms such as division, square-root and logarithmic number systems which are not so well covered in other texts (Hwang). I would rate the book as being good rather than excellent for the following reasons: - Overall the book is a little too compact and my copy has a PAPER cover ... not what I would expect for a reference. - The amateur finish lets down a good performance in terms of content - Addition section short ... does not cover BLC or Brent-Kung adders - Multiplication section and others very "thin" on references.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing collection of ideas but terse in explanation, August 30, 2004

By	M. Hamed (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Arithmetic Algorithms (Hardcover)

On a first reading, this book looked horrible. Little explanation is given. Well, the author gives you just a clue for you to do a lot of brainstorming to understand the concepts. While this helps to put you right in the mood for the material, since most of it are highly intellectual, but I think some more explanation and insight would have helped anyway. And actually it would have helped a lot. Instead of relying on each reader's understanding, giving more clues and more explanation means more insight for the reader and more getting the big picture. The big picture here is so important since many of the concepts in this book are highly interrelated.
On a second reading, this book was a very good reference. A good collection of well made, highly intellectual algorithms.
I recommend this book for every computer arithmetic enthusiast, but I suggest it to be read sequentially, and be prepared to a lot of brain storming.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably one of best arithmetic books, October 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Computer Arithmetic Algorithms (Hardcover)

This book is a fantastic book on digital computer arithmetic that covers the basic algorithms. It covers basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in an easy-to-follow manner. A must-have for those concentrating on digital computer arithmetic.

Note: the reviewer who noted that this book doesn't cover Brent-Kung is wrong. It covers things the way it should!