IEEE std 399 Brown Book, 1990 version vs 1997 ?

[bdn2004]

I’m new to coordination and would like to build a reference library. One of the courses online uses the IEEE Brown book as the text. I can buy the 1990 version for $15. The 1997 version is $250. Is there really that much difference, and is the info still valid even for the 1997 version? That’s 21 years ago. If anyone can recommend other resources that would also be helpful. Thanks.

 

[GroovyGuy]

Hi bdn2004,
The Brown Book is an excellent reference book to have in your library.
The (member) price that I received form the IEEE website for the latest version of the Brown book is;
$161 US for the pdf version
$186 US for the hardcopy version
I have a copy of the latest version (1997), but do not have a copy of the superceded versions.

For now, why not buy the older version for $15? [ Nothing ventured, nothing gained! ] If your online course follows this textbook very closely, the older version may put you at a disadvantage.

Another (hardcopy) book that I Have in my home library is the "Industrial Power Systems Handbook: By Beeman (circa 1955 McGraw-Hill). I reference it quite frequently.

GG




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Old power books are cheap. IEEE is moving to the dot system anyways and is consolidated all the color books. $150 + is way too much.

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