a ISBN 1-591-14084-6

a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Classification number TK5102.85

b Item number .B66 2005

a Dewey Classification 005.8

a Personal name Boone J V

a Title A brief history of cryptology /

h Medium BOOK

c Statement of responsibility, etc J. V. Boone.

a Place of publication, distribution, etc Annapolis, Md. :

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Naval Institute Press,

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2005.

a Extent xi, 192 p. :

b Other physical details ill. ;

c Dimensions 24 cm.

a Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-174) and index.

a Formatted contents note Overview -- 1200-1800: The introduction of mechanical aids -- 1800-1895: The introduction of the telegraph, the telephone, and mechanical computing aids -- 1895-1939: The introduction of radio stimulates new applications -- Mid-1930s-1950: World War II accelerates developments in all fields -- 1950-1969: The introduction of solid-state electronics and satellite technologies -- 1970-2003: Extended networking concepts bring closer integration to all three technologies -- Summary -- Appendix A: Introduction to cryptology -- Appendix B: The origins of NSA.

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Telecommunication

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Computer security

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Cryptography