This best selling, easy to read book offers the most complete discussion on the theories and principles behind today s most advanced communications systems. Throughout, Haykin emphasizes the statistical underpinnings of communication theory in a complete and detailed manner. Readers are guided though topics ranging from pulse modulation and passband digital transmission to random processes and error control coding. The fifth edition has also been revised to include an extensive treatment of digital communications.
Simon Haykin was a Canadian electrical engineer noted for his pioneering work in Adaptive Signal Processing with emphasis on applications to Radar Engineering and Telecom Technology. He was a Distinguished University Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
I actually read 2nd edition of this. Its a best and simple to read book if you want to go through the chapters to brush. but not that good for a beginner. it leaves some questions unanswered. as if you were accepting some more points to come, but is ended abruptly