GG.MPD@forsythe.stanford.edu (Michael Durket) (07/27/90)
Has the book "Case Studies in Systematic Software Design" by
Jones and Shaw been published yet? I understand that it was to
have been published March 17th, but had to be withdrawn because
of some printing error.
If anyone knows a new publication date I'd appreciate knowing as
I want to purchase a copy.
Thanks,
Michael Durketjack@cs.glasgow.ac.uk (Jack Campin) (07/30/90)
GG.MPD@forsythe.stanford.edu (Michael Durket) wrote: > Has the book "Case Studies in Systematic Software Design" by > Jones and Shaw been published yet? I understand that it was to > have been published March 17th, but had to be withdrawn because > of some printing error. I've seen it on the shelves (Thin's in Edinburgh). I then ordered one through another supplier three months ago. Not a peep yet. Pretty serious printing error that gets a whole edition withdrawn and can't be fixed with an errata slip. Did Cliff say something about Cecil Parkinson? :-) -- -- Jack Campin Computing Science Department, Glasgow University, 17 Lilybank Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Scotland 041 339 8855 x6044 work 041 556 1878 home JANET: jack@cs.glasgow.ac.uk BANG!net: via mcsun and ukc FAX: 041 330 4913 INTERNET: via nsfnet-relay.ac.uk BITNET: via UKACRL UUCP: jack@glasgow.uucp
maa@ee.sei.cmu.edu (Mark Ardis) (07/31/90)
In article <10667@lindy.Stanford.EDU> GG.MPD@forsythe.stanford.edu (Michael Durket) writes:
Has the book "Case Studies in Systematic Software Design" by
Jones and Shaw been published yet? I understand that it was to
have been published March 17th, but had to be withdrawn because
of some printing error.
Yes, it is out: ISBN 0-13-116088-5
Prentice Hall International, 1990.
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Mark A. Ardis
Software Engineering Institute
Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-7636
maa@sei.cmu.educliff@cs.man.ac.uk (Cliff Jones) (07/31/90)
I can't remember exactly when it came out but it is definately available here in the UK book stores - please let me know if you are having trouble in the US and I'll chase the publisher. In case it helps, here is the ISBN: 0-13-116088-5 cliff jones
cliff@cs.man.ac.uk (Cliff Jones) (07/31/90)
What is this assasination attempt? I know of no "printing error" which held up publication; certainly none that got the book "withdrawn". If you are having real problems getting copies, let me know and I'll chase PHI. cliff jones
brianm@r8a.man.ac.uk (Brian Monahan) (08/01/90)
Yes, it's certainly available in the UK. I got my copy soon after
publication either January or Feburary from my local book store. I
don't understand what this rumour of a "printing error" is all about -
it's a new one on me! Perhaps your book suppliers have their wires crossed ...
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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////GG.MPD@forsythe.stanford.edu (Michael Durket) (08/02/90)
In article <1538@m1.cs.man.ac.uk>, cliff@cs.man.ac.uk (Cliff Jones) writes: > >What is this assasination attempt? > >I know of no "printing error" which held up publication; certainly >none that got the book "withdrawn". > >If you are having real problems getting copies, let me know and I'll >chase PHI. > >cliff jones Please - let's not get carried away. "Assasination attempt". Isn't that a little strong? Back in February I sent a note to John Fitzgerald at Manchester, asking about the Case Studies book. His reply stated (and I hope I'm not getting him into trouble here) "The book of case studies has been printed but has been delayed slightly awaiting binding (the blurb on the back cover had to be re-written)." This is the source of my statement, but I do see that my recollection failed since February - I shouldn't have said reprinted since it was just an advert that had to be altered. I apologize for this "assasination attempt". Sheeshh!!! On another plane, thanks to everyone who responded to my request - armed with this information I'll go back to the bookstore and try to get the book. Mike Durket