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Emerging trends in communication networks
Hasan S., Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated, New York, NY, 2014. 76 pp. Type: Book (978-3-319073-88-0)
Date Reviewed: Oct 14 2014

The “SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering” series comprises relatively short books, usually up to 100 pages. They contain concise summaries of current research and practical applications. This book is no exception. Its 76 pages present some emerging trends related to communication networks.

Five main topics are covered, each with its own chapter. First, in chapter 2, Internet protocol version 6 (IPv6) is described. The idea is not new; however, as time goes by, migration to IPv6 is occurring more and more. Software-defined networking along with the OpenFlow protocol are presented next in chapter 3. This is indeed a current hot topic and it is good that it found its place in this brief. The following chapter (4) introduces opportunistic networking and its associated issues.

Chapters 5 and 6 concern advances in cellular networks. One is devoted to long-term evolution (LTE), its nomenclature, protocol stack, and versions, including the modern LTE advanced. The other presents the concept of 5th generation cellular networks (5G), showing the motivation behind it and defining obstacles and difficulties that must be resolved.

Chapters 1 and 7 provide an introduction and summary, respectively.

The text will be a very easy to read for those with a telecommunications background. The author assumes that the reader has at least elementary knowledge of communications networks. The issues are explained clearly, which is not always easy. The language is understandable and the book is effortlessly readable.

The book focuses on recent advancements in communication networks. The purpose of the book is, therefore, questionable. On the one hand, it covers important aspects being researched currently. On the other, books are written to last. While the topic covered is valid and important now, in three to five years it is bound to be outdated and interesting only to historians. The presented trends will either become mainstream or obsolete.

The intended audience is very narrow. I would recommend this book to students and postgraduates who want to familiarize themselves with current trends in communication networks. This is only to spark their interest. If one needs to explore the subject, the book is not enough. However, each chapter is rich with the most important references, which can direct readers in their venture through the whole topic. There are also other aspects that make the book particularly well suited for students. First, the style of writing is typical for academic books. Some parts are repetitive, which facilitates the learning process. Also, the author provides exercise questions with which students can check their understanding of the topics.

Given its limited time window and narrow intended audience, I recognize that the book is well written and worth recommending.

Reviewer:  Robert Wojcik Review #: CR142824 (1501-0003)
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