This book contains information that helps you understand the telecom industry better. Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice by Theodore Rappaport is a comprehensive study of the most important standards associated with cellular, cordless telephone and personal communication systems. The book expands on the functionality of these products and briefs readers regarding AMPS, U.S. Digital Cellular, CT-2, GSM, CDMA, DECT, WACS, ETACS, PDC and CDPD.