Introduction to ATM -- The concept of ATM -- Why do we need ATM? -- How does ATM compare? -- ATM's technical specifications -- The ATM's network reference model -- The ATM protocol reference model -- The ATM transport network (The ATM and physical layer) -- The ATM adaptation layer (AAL) -- Operation and maintenance (OAM) of ATM networks -- The likely teething problems of ATM -- The first uses of ATM -- Appendices -- Glossary -- Index