1. Introduction -- 2. Teleprocessing and networks -- 3. Transmission technologies -- 4. Switching and related technologies -- 5. LANs: local area networks -- 6. MAN/WAN -- 7. ISDN -- 8. Network systems architecture -- 9. Organization for networking -- 10. The client-server paradigm -- 11. Standards -- 12. Security for telecommunication -- 13. Network management -- 14. Resources for teleprocessing -- 15. National information infrastructure -- 16. Global networks -- 17. Messaging and related applications -- 18. Multimedia with telecommunications -- 19. Telecommuters, e-mail and information services -- 20. Internet and cyberspace -- 21. What lies ahead? -- Glossary of acronyms and terms in telecommunications and networking -- Acronyms in telecommunications and networking.