"The book is certainly to be recommended, and it can be used at various levels, as both a reference text an as a text for undergraduate and graduate courses…" (Mathematical Reviews, 2006b)

"…readers of this book will find their enthusiasm for communication theory greatly stimulated…" (CHOICE, December 2005)

"…although encyclopedic, is lively and engaging, written with palpable enthusiasm…a very readable text, one that encourages a reader to dip in and sample the treats." (MAA Reviews, June 23, 2005)

"...one of the most outstanding works in this area; it will prove useful to a broad category of readers…" (Computing Reviews.com, October 28, 2005)