Cryptologists: Life Making and Breaking Codes
| AUTHOR | Rosenberg, Aaron |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Central (08/01/2003) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
Wars have been won by cryptologists who have managed to break secret enemy codes. Corporate espionage is more prevalent than ever. This book provides vital information on careers that are available in the exciting field of cryptology. It discusses the training and education needed, and the duties cryptologists perform, including reading coded messages from government allies, breaking intercepted coded messages from enemies, and creating codes for businesses that need secure computer networks.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780823939657
ISBN-10:
0823939650
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
64
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.16 x 0.39 x 8.94 inches
Weight:
0.69 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Business & Economics | Business Writing
Business & Economics | Careers - General
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
7.2
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
652.802
Library of Congress Control Number:
2002153685
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Wars have been won by cryptologists who have managed to break secret enemy codes. Corporate espionage is more prevalent than ever. This book provides vital information on careers that are available in the exciting field of cryptology. It discusses the training and education needed, and the duties cryptologists perform, including reading coded messages from government allies, breaking intercepted coded messages from enemies, and creating codes for businesses that need secure computer networks.
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Author:
Rosenberg, Aaron
Aaron Rosenberg has written role-playing games, educational books, magazine articles, short stories and novels for White Wolf and the Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers series. He also runs his own role-playing game publishing company. Aaron lives and works in New York City.
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