Richard Wesley Hamming was a mathematician whose work profoundly impacted computer science and telecommunications. His research introduced foundational concepts like the Hamming code and Hamming distance, becoming critical for error detection and correction in digital data. Hamming's philosophy on computation emphasized seeking insight rather than merely numerical output. His legacy continues to shape the digital landscape.
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For this inexpensive paperback edition of a groundbreaking classic, the author has extensively rearranged, rewritten, and enlarged the material. Book is unique in its emphasis on the frequency approach and its use in the solution of problems. Contents include: Fundamentals and Algorithms; Polynomial Approximation — Classical Theory; Fourier Approximation — Modern Theory; and Exponential Approximation.