Business cycle theory is a broad and disparate field. Different schools of thought offer alternative explanations for cycles, often using different... mathematical methods. This book provides a compact exposition of the main theories since Keynes--Keynesian economics, monetorism, new classical economics, the real business cycles theory, and new Keynesian economics--using a unified mathematical approach.

Business Database Systems arms you with the knowledge to analyse, design and implement effective, robust and successful databases.  This book is ideal... for students of Business/Management Information Systems, or Computer Science, who will be expected to take a course in database systems for their degree programme. It is also excellently suited to any practitioner who needs to learn, or refresh their knowledge of, the essentials of database management systems.

Unlike other books in the field, Business Data Communications provides IT specialists with a very focused approach that shows how the concepts are... relevant to their work. Unique content is presented on topics ranging from multiplexing, signaling, CRC, and CIDR to supporting technologies, subnetting, and 802.11n and 802.16. Numerous lab exercises are integrated throughout the pages to demonstrate how the material is applied. It also includes a companion Web site that enhances each chapter with relevant, easy-to-read research articles that IT specialists will appreciate.

Business Data Communications, 6/e, is ideal for use in Business Data Communications, Data Communications, and introductory Networking for Business... courses.   Business Data Communications, 6/e,covers the fundamentals of data communications, networking, distributed applications, and network management and security. Stallings presents these concepts in a way that relates specifically to the business environment and the concerns of business management and staff, structuring his text around requirements, ingredients, and applications. While making liberal use of real-world case studies and charts and graphs to provide a business perspective, the book also provides the student with a solid grasp of the technical foundation of business data communications. Throughout the text, references to the interactive, online animations supply a powerful tool in understanding complex protocol mechanisms. The Sixth Edition maintains Stallings' superlative support for either a research projects or modeling projects component in the course.  The diverse set of projects and student exercises enables the instructor to use the book as a component in a rich and varied learning experience and to tailor a course plan to meet the specific needs of the instructor and students.

The 11th edition of FitzGerald and Dennis' Business Data Communications and Networking focuses on more comprehensive updating, as well as more hands-on... and applied exercises. The new edition has more in-depth coverage of routing; revisions and updates on wireless; additional cases for team-based learning; and more hands-on lab exercises. In general, this text has more details in many chapters, specific updates, and updated illustrations.

Over the past few years, many fundamental changes have occurred in data communications and networking that will shape the future for decades to... come.Updated with the latest advances in the field, Jerry FitzGerald and Alan Dennis' 10th Edition of Business Data Communications and Networking continues to provide the fundamental concepts and cutting-edge coverage applications that students need to succeed in this fast-moving field. Authors FitzGerald and Dennis have developed a foundation and balanced presentation from which new technologies and applications can be easily understood, evaluated, and compared.

For Business Data Communications, Data Communications, and introductory Networking for Business courses. Business Data Communications:... Infrastructure, Networking and Security covers the fundamentals of data communications, networking, distributed applications, and network management and security. These concepts are presented in a way that relates specifically to the business environment and the concerns of business management and staff. While making liberal use of real-world case studies and charts and graphs to provide a business perspective, the book also provides the student with a solid grasp of the technical foundation of business data communications. The diverse set of projects and student exercises enables the instructor to use the book as a component in a rich and varied learning experience and to tailor a course plan to meet the specific needs of the instructor and students. The Seventh edition features a new co-author, Dr. Thomas L. Case, Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems at Georgia Southern University. New coverage of security-related issues is included in relevant places throughout the book to meet the needs of the IT/IS schools using this book and the growing emphasis on network security. Additionally, the Seventh edition now aligns with the ACM/AIS IS 2010 curriculum model.

Business Data Communications Introductory Concepts and Techniques covers fundamental business data communication concepts, beginning with an overview... and the companies and government agencies involved in the field; the effects of communications on today's society; types of networks and security; the importance of wireless technologies; e-business applications; and the increased speed in communication services.

Business Data Networks and Telecommunications guides readers through the details of networking with its clear writing style, job-ready detail, and focus... on the technologies that are used in today’s marketplace.