Description
1985 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of “Nested Transactions: An Approach to Reliable Distributed Computing” offers a glimpse into the pioneering work of J. Eliot B. Moss, a renowned computer scientist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Published in 1985, this seminal text introduced the concept of nested transactions, a groundbreaking approach to ensuring data integrity and reliability in distributed computing systems.
Moss’s innovative ideas laid the foundation for modern database management systems and distributed computing architectures, making this book a must-have for collectors interested in the history of computer science and the evolution of information systems. Despite its age, the book remains a valuable resource for researchers and students studying distributed systems, concurrency control, and fault-tolerant computing.
Beyond its technical merits, this copy bears the physical traces of its scholarly journey, with its well-worn cover and creased spine hinting at the countless hours spent poring over its pages by eager minds seeking to unlock the secrets of reliable distributed computing. A true gem for bibliophiles and computer scientists alike.
