This is a comprehensive treatment of algebraic coding theory at both the elementary and advanced levels. The book covers the basic concepts and coding methods proposed to date, with special attention given to codes constructed on algebraic principles. It provides a clear exposition of the theory and applications of cyclic codes and BCH codes. The algebraic structure of codes is examined in detail, and emphasis is placed on the decoding algorithms that are currently of practical importance. The theory of linear sequential decoding is also included. The book is more comprehensive than any previous work in this field and contains a number of results and proofs not previously available in book form. It is intended for graduate students, engineers, mathematicians, and others with a serious interest in this important subject. (Academic Press, 1965)