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Principles of Computer Architecture Review by S. Craig Jones
Confusing and filled with errors
This book was the required text for a fundamental class in a graduate-level program. In general, explanations and descriptions are vague and lack the detail needed to promote learning and understanding. There are misspellings and factual errors in the text and in the diagrams, and my instructor has had to point out errors in the review questions.
I have ordered two copies of this book. The first one fell apart after 2 weeks of use. The second one made it nearly to the end of the semester before the spine disintegrated. I treat my books with great care, so I am certain that this is a quality issue with the binder.
At $107, this 553-page book is obscenely expensive. This is especially true since it fell apart and so can't be sold as used.
I give it two stars because the typography and design are reasonably good. The book is well organized, has plenty of tables and diagrams, and relevant words are highlighted in the text. This does not save it from poor writing and editing, unfortunately.