Abstract :
Chasen and Dow\´s text is a collection of selection guides for computer-aided design and manufacturing systems. Approaching CAD/CAM evaluation with a highly mechanical, "hand-holding" okbook of forms, checklists, and timetables the book appears geared toward nontechnical managers. Readers looking for a discussion of particular CAD/ CAM systems, trends, or technical information should look elsewhere (the Proceedings of the Design Automation Conference, for example).
