pWritten by a prominent analyst Paul R. Halmos, this book is the most famous, popular, and widely used textbook in the subject. The book is readable for its conciseness and clear explanation.ppstrongThis emended edition is newly typeset and corrected.strongppstrongAsymmetry of the book cover is due to a formal display problem. Actual books are printed symmetrically. Please look at the paperback edition for the correct image.strongppstrongThe free PDF file available on the publisher's website www.bowwowpress.orgstrongp