- Paperback: 756 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 4 edition (1 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0071395083
- ISBN-13: 978-0071395083
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.7 x 5.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,808,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Review by J. M. King, emeritus, University of Georgia
Clayton's dictionary will go a long way toward helping anyone, professional communications workers to beginning students, in the daunting search for the meaning of terms in telecommunications. The attractive package includes more than 4,000 definitions, 600 illustrations, seven appendixes, and the complete text on a searchable CD-ROM. The CD-ROM offers an additional 1,000 pages of cross-referenced material (brief articles from other McGraw-Hill publications) in searchable PDF format. The CD-ROM can be used with both PC and Macintosh platforms, although an alias in the Macintosh version is not linked correctly, so some knowledge of Mac file structure will help get the CD running. The additional articles give a look in greater depth at certain definitions in the text, many of which refer to old or outdated equipment and standards, but which will help understand how telecommunications has evolved. A good reference source for professionals and students.
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The only fully illustrated telecommunications dictionary anywhere
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is not the best book on the subject I have -- it has an exclusively U.S. coverage and gives the impression that the author thinks that telecoms is the same the world over. An example is the very first definition in the book: it is for "0", which it defines as "The 'in fact' standard number to dial for reaching a local phone company operator or answering service." Some of the definitions are not quite right (e.g. that for a Terminal Adapter), some are not clearly written, and some are missing (e.g. "firewall" is absent, although "relational database" is present).
The pictures are helpful, but are sometimes fuzzy, and overall it seems in need of a good edit. I guess it's grown over its three editions, and has now become rather unfocused.
The CD is just an Acrobat version of the book. It's not "fully searchable" as claimed.
I much prefer -- and will use much more -- the excellent "Computer Dictionary -- Data Communications, PC Hardware and Internet Terminology" from Mitchell Shnier (Pub. Que).
Format:Paperback
I LOVE THIS BOOK I am in the midst of ordering more books here, and I saw this one come up in my search so I can not help but to comment on it! I have only had it for about a month and it is thrashed. I have tried very hard to get co-workers to explain telephony terms to me, and usually end up being more confused after listening to their explanations. The definition for T1 in this book is better than I have ever seen. Coming from a computer networking background and trying to work with telephone people was frustrating before I got this book. What I like the most, is that definitions are written so I can understand them, not telephone people. It is so ironic, that this is the least expensive book on my desk, yet the one that I use the most. I wish all technical books were written this way!!!!
Format:Paperback
This dictionary has helped me understand the realm of telecommuncations much better, I have recently taken on additional responsibilities at my job (isn't everyone?) regarding our phone system, and this dictionary has been a huge help! The diagrams are exactly what I needed. Phone calls and visitors from telephone companies are referred to me now, and with this book I have been able to have a reference of what different services and equipment are composed of without having to be constantly ask questions and take notes. It has become the most useful book in my office.
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AWESOME
This is the best telecom reference I have seen so far - I wish I would have found this one first. Everyone is always borrowing it in my office - GET YOUR OWN COPY!!!
Published on 4 Aug 1999
very straight forward and clear
I liked this book because the illustrations help me to understand what I am reading about. It is also well written, the definitions are not long and drawn out, they are direct... Read more
Published on 8 May 1999
The most up-to-date reference on the market
I am an instructor at a technical college in NYC. I have long searched for a telecommunications reference that contains photos so I can refer it to my students. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 1998
Solid Reference Book
I find this book to be a very helpful desktop reference for telephony terminology. I have worked many years as a IS data network professional and have recently been required to... Read more
Published on 2 Dec 1998
Impressive reference--Photos and graphs are excellent.
Impressive reference. I found the photos and graphs to be excellent exhibits to assist in further defining and explaining the terminology.
Jess Holden
Published on 2 Dec 1998
Utterly Useless because of Factual and Editorial Errors
This book attempts to define many of the terms/acronyms, etc you encounter in daily life working in the internet and telcom world. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 1998
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