Includes bibliographical references and index.

This text presents the material in a clear and straightforward manner, making it accessible to undergraduate students while still maintaining value for experts. The book contains material for both researchers and practitioners, and the new version adds even more relevant and cutting-edge topics in the field while continuing the excellent coverage of the fundamentals. The second version is a natural addition to the bookshelves of anyone interested in distributed algorithms. Andrew Berns, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, USA. The main theme of this edition, as in the first edition, is to s.