Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; About the authors; List of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Assumptions for this textbook; Learning objectives; 1.2 Terminology; 1.3 Useful features for students; Discussion questions; 2 A historical survey...

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- About the authors -- List of contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Assumptions for this textbook -- Learning objectives -- 1.2 Terminology -- 1.3 Useful features for students --...