"This new edition of Data Compression provides a comprehensive reference for the many different types and methods of compression. Included are a detailed and helpful taxonomy, a description of most common methods, and discussions on the use and comparative benefits of methods and descriptions of "how to" use them.

The presentation is organized into the main branches of the field of data compression: run length encoding, statistical methods, dictionary-based methods, image compression, audio compression, and video compression." "The book provides an invaluable reference and guide for all computer scientists, computer engineers, electrical engineers, signal/image processing engineers, and other scientists needing a comprehensive compilation for a broad range of compression methods."--BOOK JACKET.