C Programming Language, 2nd Edition 2nd Edition

4.7 out of 5 stars 3,494 ratings
ISBN-13: 978-0131103627
ISBN-10: 0131103628
Why is ISBN important?
ISBN
This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work.
Scan an ISBN with your phone
Use the Amazon App to scan ISBNs and compare prices.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Share <Embed>
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Due Date: Dec 13, 2022 Rental Details
  • FREE return shipping at the end of the semester.
  • Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with rentals.
In Stock. Rented from RockCityBooks , Fulfilled by Amazon
  • List Price: $67.00
  • Save:$22.22(33%)
Delivery October 21 - November 2
Or fastest delivery October 19 - 24
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.
List Price: $67.00 Details

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Save: $16.95 (25%)
Delivery Wednesday, October 19. Order within 18 hrs 46 mins
Or fastest delivery Monday, October 17
Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.

Frequently bought together

  • C Programming Language, 2nd Edition
  • +
  • The Linux Programming Interface: A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook
  • +
  • Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment, 3rd Edition
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.

From the Publisher

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Just about every C programmer I respect learned C from this book. Unlike many of the 1,000 page doorstops stuffed with CD-ROMs that have become popular, this volume is concise and powerful (if somewhat dangerous) -- like C itself. And it was written by Kernighan himself. Need we say more?

From the Publisher

This second editon describes C as defined by the ANSI standard. This book is meant to help the reader learn how to program in C. The book assumes some familiarity with basic programming concepts like variables, assignment statements, loops, and functions. A novice programmer should be able to read along and pick up the language.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 2nd edition (March 22, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0131103628
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0131103627
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.8 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 3,494 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more


Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
3,494 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 13, 2022
One person found this helpful
Report abuse
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2022
2 people found this helpful
Report abuse
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 1, 2020
36 people found this helpful
Report abuse
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 10, 2022
Customer image
4.0 out of 5 stars Different
By jacobgemini on May 10, 2022
Mine wasn't the version pictured. I was sent a 'Second Edition' (Based on Draft-Proposed ANSI C). So, it may differ. The description of its condition was accurate.
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
3 people found this helpful
Report abuse
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 12, 2009
5 people found this helpful
Report abuse

Top reviews from other countries

1.0 out of 5 stars Non begginer friendly book
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on April 8, 2019
102 people found this helpful
Report abuse
Jonathan Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully concise, informative description of the C programming language.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 13, 2016
44 people found this helpful
Report abuse
Zak
2.0 out of 5 stars Print on Demand Disaster
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 2, 2022
5 people found this helpful
Report abuse
John Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Recommend don't be fooled by age of the book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 19, 2018
15 people found this helpful
Report abuse
M C
4.0 out of 5 stars ... that such an outdated book might not be a good introduction to C
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 3, 2017
12 people found this helpful
Report abuse