McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecommunications Dictionary [Paperback]

Jade Clayton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070120633 | ISBN-13: 978-0070120631 | Publication Date: July 23, 1998

Whether you have a technical or nontechnical background, the definitions and diagrams in this first-of-its-kind compendium will efficiently put you in touch with the essential terms you need to know - all presented in concisely written, plain-English definitions. A perfect reference if you're just entering a tele/data communications field, or if you're an active professional who wants to stay on top of new technologies, this exceptional volume offers an alphabetized format for quick access; more than 2,000 new and standard terms related to tele/data communications services, hardware, technology, tools, and common slang; over 300 illustrated definitions; acronyms, defined; up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies; and a convenient reference/review for everyone from public telephone company professionals to instructors and students in the areas of computer science, information systems, telecommunications, and electronics.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Review by J. M. King, emeritus, University of Georgia

Clayton's dictionary will go a long way toward helping anyone, professional communications workers to beginning students, in the daunting search for the meaning of terms in telecommunications. The attractive package includes more than 4,000 definitions, 600 illustrations, seven appendixes, and the complete text on a searchable CD-ROM. The CD-ROM offers an additional 1,000 pages of cross-referenced material (brief articles from other McGraw-Hill publications) in searchable PDF format. The CD-ROM can be used with both PC and Macintosh platforms, although an alias in the Macintosh version is not linked correctly, so some knowledge of Mac file structure will help get the CD running. The additional articles give a look in greater depth at certain definitions in the text, many of which refer to old or outdated equipment and standards, but which will help understand how telecommunications has evolved. A good reference source for professionals and students.

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From the Back Cover

The world of telecommunications--in one indispensable volume. More than 2,000 definitions. Over 300 illustrations. And much more! What resource gives you convenient and easy-to-understand definitions of telecommunications-industry terminology and technology? And what same resource helps people in both telecommunications and data communications understand the technologies, terms, and acronyms of their rapidly-emerging industries? It could only be the McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecom Dictionary. Whether you have a technical or nontechnical background, the definitons and diagrams in this first-of-its-kind compendium will efficiently put you in touch with the essential terms you need to know--all presented in concisely written, plain English definitions. A perfect reference if you're just entering a tele/data communications field, or if you're an active professional who want to stay on top of new technologies, this exceptional volume offers: an alphabetized format for quick access; more than 2,000 new and standard terms related to tele/data communications services, hardware, technology, tools, and common slang; over 300 illustrated definitions; acronyms, defined; up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies; a convenient reference/review for everyone from public telephone company professionals to instructors and students in the areas of computer science, information systems, telecommunications, and electronics.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 501 pages
• Publisher: Computing Mcgraw-Hill (July 23, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070120633
• ISBN-13: 978-0070120631
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,388,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3rd IS EVEN BETTER THAN 2nd, August 2, 2001

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"ihammer4" (Lake Worth, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecom Dictionary (Paperback)

I have both the 1st and 2nd edition of this book as well as the 3rd. I also have a copy of the ever popular Newton's Telecom Dictionary 17th edition, and the 15th. I use them both. Suprised, I have read the other reviews on this book and none do a comparison with Newtons Telecom Dictionary so here goes.....

Newtons version covers LOTS of terms, with quick simple, sometimes too simple definitions. For acronyms it rules, if it is not here you probably wont find it anywhere. It is very simple and 99.99% text.

The mcGraw version also has LOTS of terms even some that I could not find in the Newton Dictionary, but does not include frivilous terminology or interest items that Newtons does. What it does have are TONS and TONS of pictures-diagrams and more MEAT in the definitions (illustrations really help) that are certainly more valuable to the would be techie, or someone that really needs to understand the application of the terminology. The CD included with the book puts it in a class higher than the Newton package, with pages taken from other books and the whole dictionary in adobe format. The other book links are on the page of the definition they refer too. Only bad thing about this book is there are a few typos....

The books are difficult to compare because they are so different in style. Anyone as serious as I am will probably opt for owning a copy of both.

Simply stated, the Newton dictionary is more QUANTITY oriented, and the McGraw-Hill dictionary is extremely QUALITY oriented. I would rate them both a 5..... but since the Newtons does not come with the CD I gave it a 4.

Anyone that will be working with voice PBX or IP Voice MUST have this 3rd edition book, just for the CD.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, well written definitions!!!, March 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecommunications Dictionary (Paperback)

I LOVE THIS BOOK I am in the midst of ordering more books here, and I saw this one come up in my search so I can not help but to comment on it! I have only had it for about a month and it is thrashed. I have tried very hard to get co-workers to explain telephony terms to me, and usually end up being more confused after listening to their explanations. The definition for T1 in this book is better than I have ever seen. Coming from a computer networking background and trying to work with telephone people was frustrating before I got this book. What I like the most, is that definitions are written so I can understand them, not telephone people. It is so ironic, that this is the least expensive book on my desk, yet the one that I use the most. I wish all technical books were written this way!!!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Best...Good learning Book, May 9, 2000

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adam rashad - See all my reviews

This review is from: McGraw-Hill Illustrated Telecom Dictionary (Paperback)

I am a manager for a internet access company. I have many books about telecom. This one is the best of them all. The CD included is the best CD I have seen with a book. There are tremendous amounts of pages on anything telecom and network. The pictures and diagrams are important. It is well "illustrated". Its explainations are full and easy to understand. This will teach everything to new people changing in the field and also has advanced reference and detail. I recommend only this book, it is the best. Adam Rashad