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intereact!Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky, with S. Hamid
Edition: 2
Retail Price (not our price): $147.00
ISBN: 0138147574
ISBN-13: 9780138147570
Publication Date: 1996-08-16
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 957
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
The second edition of this well-known and highly regarded text can be used as the basis for a one- or two-semester undergraduate course in signals and linear systems theory and applications. Topics include basic signals and systems concepts, linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, Fourier representations of continuous-time and discrete-time signals, the CT and DT Fourier transforms, and time- and frequency-domain analysis methods. The author emphasizes applications of the theory through numerous examples in filtering, sampling, communications, and feedback. The parallel development of continuous-time and discrete-time frequency domain methods allows the reader to apply insights and intuition across the two domains. It also facilitates a deeper understanding of the material by bringing into focus the similarities and differences between the two domains. The text also includes introductory chapters on communication systems and control theory. This book assumes that you have a background in calculus as well as exposure to complex numbers and elementary differential equations. Because of its thoroughness and unhurried pace, this text is highly recommended for students and those interested in self-study.
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5
1) Not concise, not enough examples! [Rating: 2 out of 5]
I have struggled through two classes utilizing this book, so I feel I do have a good sense of the material in it. It does say something about a textbook when your professor requires you to purchase a second book to fill in the gaps this book creates (Laplace transform). I feel I still do not have an adequate grasp of Fourier series - and I've read those sections time and time again. I eventually went to another textbook to teach myself the material on my own time. The lack of mathematical examples make the processes of understanding the material WAY more difficult than it needs to be. Another sore point: A lot of the understanding comes from the practice problems. Too bad there are so few answers in the back of the book. It leaves you to question what you have learned - if anything from the problem.2) very useful item! [Rating: 4 out of 5]
This book explain very clear what are differences about Fourier and Laplace Transform. Eventhough, those transform appears in the same range of time.The writer of these book is well known Professors who is also editor of Prentice hall series in Signal processing.Eventhough, I just past these subject two times in Bachelor and Master coursework. I don't found it is useful for my research until recently. I should do more exercise in this book!.3) A (long) undergrad text. Not a reference. Not a grad text. [Rating: 3 out of 5]
Amazon's editorial reviews are correct. Don't be deceived into thinking that this is anything other than an introduction for the complete novice. It's a book with a particular style: long and wordy. It's only for a particular *kind* of novice: one who needs a lot of hand holding and every detail worked out. It's nearly 1000 pages. I learned the subject in 1976 from an earlier edition that was a third the size (I think) but there doesn't seem to be twice again as many new topics covered.The mathematics is at an undergrad level, with much (but not all) developed as needed in the text. Topics are missing. For example the inverse Laplace transform is mentioned but not developed (perhaps an appropriate choice in a book for the novice), and the Butterworth and elliptic filters are mentioned, even with graphs of their frequency responses, but they are not defined in any way whatsoever.Some topics are reserved for the exercises. For example, windowing is covered only in one long-ish problem. The Amazon review says it's a good book for self-study. I'd agree, provided you understand that you are getting only an introduction at the undergraduate level. If you are a grad student or professional, or if you can't tolerate long detailed explanations, this is not the book for you.4) Signals and systems [Rating: 5 out of 5]
The book has been arrived in good condition and spent a time less than I expect.Thanks for all.5) Great reference. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This book was a great reference for the book Signals, Systems, and Transforms by Leland B. Jackson.