The Sourcebook of Parallel Computing (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design) (Hardcover)

by Jack Dongarra (Author), Geoffrey Fox (Author), Ken Kennedy (Author), Linda Torczon (Author), William Gropp (Author), Ian Foster (Editor), Andy White (Editor) "Parallel computing is more than just a strategy for achieving high performance-it is a compelling vision for how computation can seamlessly scale from a single..." (more)
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“The Sourcebook for Parallel Computing gives a thorough introduction to parallel applications, software technologies, enabling technologies, and algorithms. This is a great book that I highly recommend to anyone interested in a comprehensive and thoughtful treatment of the most important issues in parallel computing. "
-Horst Simon, Director, Director, NERSC, Berkeley

"The Sourcebook builds on the important work done at the Center for Research on Parallel Computation and within the academic community for over a decade. It is a definitive text on Parallel Computing and should be a key reference for students, researchers and practitioners in the field."
-Francine Berman, Director, San Diego Supercomputer Center and the National Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure -- Review

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Sourcebook of Parallel Computing is an indispensable reference for parallel-computing consultants, scientists, and researchers, and a valuable addition to any computer science library.
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"The Sourcebook for Parallel Computing gives a thorough introduction to parallel applications, software technologies, enabling technologies, and algorithms. This is a great book that I highly recommend to anyone interested in a comprehensive and thoughtful treatment of the most important issues in parallel computing. "
-Horst Simon, Director, Director, NERSC, Berkeley

"The Sourcebook builds on the important work done at the Center for Research on Parallel Computation and within the academic community for over a decade. It is a definitive text on Parallel Computing and should be a key reference for students, researchers and practitioners in the field."
-Francine Berman, Director, San Diego Supercomputer Center and the National Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 842 pages
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann (November 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558608710
• ISBN-13: 978-1558608719
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #524,148 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Parallel Computing - An inside out by Jack Dongarra!, January 5, 2004

By	amazingoffers (Aurora, IL United States) - See all my reviews

...This book builds on the important work done at the Center for Research on Parallel Computation and within the academic community for over a decade. It is a definitive text on parallel Computing and should be a key reference for students,
researchers and practitioners in the field. The Sourcebook for Parallel Computing gives a thorough introduction to parallel applications, software technologies, enabling technologies, and algorithms. I highly recommend this great book to anyone
interested in a comprehensive and thoughtful treatment of the most important issues in parallel computing. The Features & Benefits of this book includes...but not limited to 1) Providing a solid background in parallel computing technologies 2) Examining the technologies available and teaches students and practitioners how to select and apply them 3) Presenting case studies in a range of application areas including Chemistry, Image Processing, Data Mining, Ocean Modeling and Earthquake and 4) Considering the future development of parallel computing technologies and the kinds of applications they will support. Worth buying this book, your money is invested!