Cryptology

by Jennifer MacKay

Overview

Cryptology has long been employed by governments, militaries, and businesses to protect private communications. This anthology provides readers with a revealing look into the world of cryptology. The techniques used to disguise messages are explained, as well as the methods used to crack the codes and ciphers of encrypted messages. Readers will discover how cutting edge forensic science reveals the clues in the tiniest bits of evidence. A fact versus fiction section helps keep concepts rooted in known truths.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420501407
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	09/25/2010
Series:	Crime Scene Investigations Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Cryptology "The bold and generous use of graphics and the wonderfully written, accessible prose in this series guarantee that it will become a high-interest, nonfiction page-turner that readers will want to take home."—VOYA, December 2006

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