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This book is an accessible introduction to the theory and practice of concurrent programming and addresses problems of the sort where several simultaneous activities compete for limited resources. Exposition is supported by realistic examples. Techniques developed include locks, semaphores, monitors, and rendez-vous. Three languages especially adapted to concurrent programming--Portal, Modula-2, Ada--are used throughout, and their relative advantages and disadvantages discussed. Contains a program for a substantial problem--the control of a digital clock and chronometer is developed in full detail in each of the three languages. Includes numerous examples.