Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)


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By: Fred Piper and Sean Murphy

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Presenting an informative introduction to the science of codebreaking, this book explains what algorithms do, how they are used, the risks associated with using them, and why governments should be concerned. It also highlights the explosive impact of cryptography on modern society, with, for example, the evolution of the internet.

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Paperback: 160 pages

Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks (2002-05-30)

Dimensions (H L W): 47 x 677 x 433

ISBN: 0192803158

EAN: 9780192803153