Whenever appropriate, we have included examples that illustrate the concept introduced in the text. Also, real-life applications have been added throughout each chapter to motivate students. Summary Each chapter ends with a summary of the material covered by that chapter. The summary is a bulleted overview of all the key points in the chapter. Each chapter includes a practice set designed to reinforce salient concepts and encourage students to apply them.
Exercises require deeper understanding of the material.
The appendixes are intended to provide quick reference material or a review of materials needed to understand the concepts discussed in the book. The book contains an extensive glossary and a list of acronyms. This book is written for both an academic and a professional audience. The book can be used as a self-study guide for interested professionals. The chapters are organized to provide a great deal of flexibility.