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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

by Singh, Simon | PB | Good
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
0385495323
Book Title
Code Book : the Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
2000
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Simon Singh
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Topic
General, Telecommunications, History, World, Linguistics / General
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Width
5.1 in
Number of Pages
432 Pages

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In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma , Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) logisitical breakthrough that made Internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells the story of the most powerful intellectual weapon ever known: secrecy. Throughout the text are clear technical and mathematical explanations, and portraits of the remarkable personalities who wrote and broke the world's most difficult codes. Accessible, compelling, and remarkably far-reaching, this book will forever alter your view of history and what drives it. It will also make you wonder how private that e-mail you just sent really is.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385495323
ISBN-13
9780385495325
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1758195

Product Key Features

Book Title
Code Book : the Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
General, Telecommunications, History, World, Linguistics / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Author
Simon Singh
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"It would be hard to imagine a clearer or more fascinating presentation. . . . Mr. Singh gives cryptography not only its historical dimension but its human one." --The New York Times "Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers."        --USA Today    "A good read that, bless it, makes the reader feel a bit smarter when it's done. Singh's an elegant writer and well-suited to the task of leading the mathematically perplexed through areas designed to be tricky."        --Seattle Weekly    "An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the centuries." --Scientific American "Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." --The Wall Street Journal "Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read." --Chicago Tribune "Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject." --The Economist, "It would be hard to imagine a clearer or more fascinating presentation. . . . Mr. Singh gives cryptography not only its historical dimension but its human one." -- The New York Times "Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers."        -- USA Today    "A good read that, bless it, makes the reader feel a bit smarter when it's done. Singh's an elegant writer and well-suited to the task of leading the mathematically perplexed through areas designed to be tricky."        -- Seattle Weekly    "An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the centuries." -- Scientific American "Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read." -- Chicago Tribune "Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject." -- The Economist, "It would be hard to imagine a clearer or more fascinating presentation. . . . Mr. Singh gives cryptography not only its historical dimension but its human one." -- The New York Times "Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and codebreakers." -- USA Today "A good read that, bless it, makes the reader feel a bit smarter when it's done. Singh's an elegant writer and well-suited to the task of leading the mathematically perplexed through areas designed to be tricky." -- Seattle Weekly "An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the centuries." -- Scientific American "Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." -- The Wall Street Journal "Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read." -- Chicago Tribune "Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely and entertaining summary of the subject." -- The Economist
Lccn
99-035261
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
652.8
Lc Classification Number
Z103.S56 1999
Copyright Date
1999

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  • by offbeatimports
    17 Apr, 2018

    Great read for secret code enthusiasts

    This was a fascinating read as it goes into some detail about how codes are created, deciphered and cracked. It also gives a bit of the history of encryption, the various types of codes created, how they were used and how they have ultimately led to the encryption systems we use for internet commerce today. I am a total novice on this topic, so I appreciated the simple and straightforward approach the author took starting with the most basic of codes and growing in complexity from there.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: innersleeve-1

  • by lugl_7769
    21 Jan, 2024

    Great!

    Arrived very quick and is in amazing condition. Haven't read it all yet but so far it is very informative and interesting.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: packratqueen

  • by u1cGkI6oSHS@Deleted
    16 Jul, 2017

    Profesional

    Great value, fast shipment. Highly recommend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by dbas5255
    12 Jun, 2011

    If you are into Cryptography, this is a book that you will enjoy reading.

    Interesting book. I used it for my Cryptography class. I wished it had exercises. Good value. If you like Cryptography, this is a good book to read and learn about the history and basics of the subject.

  • by SXG2ibPlS_m@Deleted
    11 Jul, 2006

    The Code Book is an incredible read...

    The Code Book is just another one of Simon Singh's masterpieces. With its historical, chronological, and engaging account of codebreaking, it is easily one of the most absorbing non-fiction books ever written. I enjoyed this book very much.

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