Computer Security: Art and Science
Worth buying if: You want answers without a lot of filler.
Skip it if: You are looking for very little technical detail.
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Summary
This edition of Computer Security: Art and Science by Matthew Bishop is a science or technology book focused on explanation. The available edition details are 2002 • Addison-Wesley • 1200 pages.
Why this book now
Most useful when you want explanations and useful information rather than a plot-driven story.
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Best for readers who...
Good fit if you want...
- You want answers without a lot of filler.
- You are looking for a book that makes a difficult subject easier to understand.
- When you crave inventive structure, the book leaves space for ideas to settle, inviting reflection rather than demanding immediate judgment.
- You are looking for very little technical detail.
- You want a story rather than explanations.
- When you prefer short, action-packed chapters, the conclusion leaves questions open rather than wrapping every thread neatly.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780201440997
Worth buying if: You want answers without a lot of filler.
Skip it if: You are looking for very little technical detail.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Substantial Longer sessions help
Substantial commitment. Better if you want time to settle in rather than skim.
What stands out here
This book focuses on explaining its subject rather than telling a story.
Best way to approach it
Pause when an idea or explanation is useful, and take notes if that helps you remember it.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780201440997
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