Pros:
1. Written in a very conceptual and precise manner with simple language.
2. Excites the students to think deeply about Communication Engg concepts
3. Completes the entire syllabus Analog & Digital Communication of B.Tech/B.E of ECE
5. Introduces the basics concepts of Signal Analysis before starting Communication Engg
6. Very good reference for students preparing for GATE, IES and other Engineering Service exams
7. Matlab programs included are helpful for Lab

Cons:
1. Chapter on ...

The best book for communication students/professors as text book and also as reference. The book is a complete package for communication as a whole. It covers all the topics and subtopics of communication with well drawn concepts and examples of a good and standard level. The language is good for understanding but also not quite easy when your'e reading the book for the first time. You may take some time to get adapted to the technical terms and the language. But do not give up. In short, thi...

clears one concept of comm in depth but language is tough so you have to clear your basics first.Once if get used to language, book gives much better in sight of Comm concept than any other book.Please go through chapter 1 don't skip any chapter if you are a fresher
Matlab exercise clears the concept in depth. Recommended as Reference book

A very good book from the Oxford university press and flipkart enabled me to buy this book with great discount. Every topic is explained lucidly in it, Good for the GATE exam preparation but could have been excellent if they provide the answer keys of unsolved problems and some more detailed examples.

Haykins is best book.. Good condition..everything is given in detail. Nice langauage. Easy to understanf

Self contained and Comprehensive Book.
The book provides an intuitive feel for the subject.
However inorder to get the feel one has to go over the definition of the concept, its background, relevant figures, worked examples and applications.
It takes some time because of the rigour of the book.

THIS BOOK IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST BOOK IN ITS FIELD BUT THE LANGUAGE USED MAY SEEM DIFFICULT TO THE STUDENTS , SPECIALLY WHO ARE CONCERNED IN THE UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS ONLY. THE MATLAB EXERCISES ARE EXCELLENT IN MAKING THE CONCEPT CLEAR...

IN SHORT THE BOOK IS WRITTEN MOSTLY IN TECHNICAL TERMS.. VERY LESS 'EASY TO LEARN AND UNDERSTAND' LANGUAGE IS USED. BUT STILL THIS BOOK HAS ALL THE BASIC THINGS ONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ANALOG AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION. RECOMMENDED FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS JUST...

This book is very conceptual and easy to understand

Execellent

Good