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The Mathematical Theory of Communication

The work

AuthorsClaude E. Shannon; Warren Weaver
Editors
Typebook
Year1949
Citekeyshannon1949mathematical

Where it appeared

PublisherUniversity of Illinois Press

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@book{shannon1949mathematical,
  title        = {The Mathematical Theory of Communication},
  author       = {Claude E. Shannon and Warren Weaver},
  year         = {1949},
  publisher    = {University of Illinois Press},
}

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