Telecommunications for Managers (5th Edition) [Hardcover]

Stanford H. Rowe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0130284866 | ISBN-13: 978-0130284860 | Edition: 5

For Introductory Telecommunications courses. Aimed at those just beginning their exploration in the field, this easy-to-read, non-technical text presents a complete introduction to the fast-paced world of telecommunications, covering all facets of the technology and industry including both data and voice communications used by many organizations. The book uses real-life examples, references, sidebars, and case studies to illustrate the many uses of telecommunications today.

Editorial Reviews

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Presenting a complete introduction to telecommunications, this book is applications-oriented and has lots of examples from real-world companies. It shows readers how to manage an operation or small staff along with step- by-step materials for setting up an operation. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

The field of telecommunications continues to expand geometrically, propelled by ongoing advances in technology and relaxing government regulation. Telecommunications for Managers—written by a highly qualified author with global experience in a major corporation—describes the basics of the technology, the rapid changes, and their implications for telecommunication networks in business and industry. Readers are taught how to manage telecommunications in an organization through the presentation of equipment, networks, interfaces, standards, and agencies.

The discussion of familiar aspects of telecommunications, along with the ISO-OSI model presented early in the text, serves as a springboard for further study. Because most voice transmissions are now digitized and can be processed like data when sent over the phone lines, voice communications is treated as a special case of data applications.

This revised edition provides expanded coverage of the Intranets and the Internet, which has become ubiquitous in recent years. The important topic of local area networks is also given extensive coverage. The design, operation, and application of both local and wide area networks vis-à-vis an organization's needs are discussed in detail. This coverage, along with network operating systems, protocols, measuring and monitoring systems, and standards, gives the reader the information and skills necessary to design and operate an effective telecommunications network.

Real-world application is emphasized throughout the text through sidebars, case studies, and a running case. Discussion of issues in network management distinguishes this book as readers explore the telecommunications department and its strategic and operational objectives.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 758 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (February 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130284866
• ISBN-13: 978-0130284860
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,555,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative Introduction to Telecommunications, March 12, 2002

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Dave Naples (San Francisco, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Telecommunications for Managers (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book starts with the very basics but eventually gets into some interesting information. If you are an experienced telecomm person, you may want to stand clear of this one because it provides lengthy coverage of some basic subjects.

On the other hand, if you are new to telecommunications it is an excellent text to start with. It gives the reader a good foundation knowledge of coding principles, client-server, OSI Model, packet and circuit switching, ATM, the list goes on. Most subjects are covered in more detail than just a quick overview, so you actually gain an understanding of the subject matter.

My favorite chapters were on network management, and network design and implementation. Also, the book is quite up-to-date with discussions on xDSL, Gigabit Ethernet, GSM, etc.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OK book, August 24, 2001

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David T. (Hillsborough, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Telecommunications for Managers (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

A relatively good introduction to Telecommunication for starters.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Other texts are deeper, April 22, 1999

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Carbonero (Gainesville, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Telecommunications for Managers (Hardcover)

We got the book for a course in Introduction to Networking. The only thing the teacher could say was, "I wish that GWU didn't require this book, there are better, and cheaper at that." It really does not deliver in detail. It is just a superficial vision. Skip it if possible.