A Student's Guide to Coding and Information Theory

Not always as clear as it might be, but it rewards close reading. The linkage of coding theory and information is rarely made as explicit in the literature of computer science or mathematics as it is here, and the results are intriguing and provocative. Although this book does not often explicitly extend this discussion to include thinking about information processing and coding in biological systems, the implications are there to be found and well worth considering.

This book saved my hide. I was having difficulty understanding on topics in my Information Theory class and this book clarified the ideas. The author is clear and easily understood. I got an A in my course and this book helped.

Buyer Beware. The paperback is a South Asia version. Correct paperback ISBN 978-1-107-60196-3.

Not bad

Yes. It did...

I went directly to chapter 5 and it made information entropy suddenly make sense.

This is an intro book and is very clearly written. There are many good information theory books out there but this one is really clear and it makes sure most people really understand everything written, although at a relatively basic level.

The book covers a range of topics related to coding and information theory, including source coding, channel coding, error-correcting codes, entropy, and communication systems. It presents the material in a structured and organized manner, guiding readers through the foundational concepts and building blocks of coding and information theory.