Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 5/e

Building on the successful top-down approach of previous
editions, the Fifth Edition of Computer Networking
continues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and
application programming interfaces, encouraging a hands-on
experience with protocols and networking concepts. With this
edition, Kurose and Ross have revised and modernized treatment of
some key chapters to integrate the most current and relevant
networking technologies.

Networking today involves much more than standards specifying
message formats and protocol behaviors—and it is far more
interesting. Professors Kurose and Ross focus on describing
emerging principles in a lively and engaging manner and then
illustrate these principles with examples drawn from Internet
architecture.