Most available cryptology books primarily focus on either mathematics or history. Breaking this mold, Secret History gives a thorough yet accessible treatment of both the mathematics and history of cryptology. Requiring minimal mathematical prerequisites, the book presents the mathematics in sufficient detail and weaves the history throughout the chapters. In addition to the fascinating historical and political sides of cryptology, the author--a former Scholar-in-Residence at the U.S. National Security Agency Center for ...
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Most available cryptology books primarily focus on either mathematics or history. Breaking this mold, Secret History gives a thorough yet accessible treatment of both the mathematics and history of cryptology. Requiring minimal mathematical prerequisites, the book presents the mathematics in sufficient detail and weaves the history throughout the chapters. In addition to the fascinating historical and political sides of cryptology, the author--a former Scholar-in-Residence at the U.S. National Security Agency Center for Cryptologic History--includes interesting instances of codes and ciphers in crime, literature, music, and art.
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Good. No dust jacket. Good Book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 594 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures. Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications. All pages and cover are intact. Pages may have dog-ears. Possible slight loose binding or cocked spine. Cover may have creases, deep chips, scuffs, and scratches. The edges and corners may have a good amount of bumps and wear. Book may contain highlighting/underlining, markings or signed by the previous owner. Book may be Ex Library and have stickers, remainder marks, and library pockets. Used copy so book does not contain unused access codes or have the accompanying CD.
