Written By Renowned Author And Educator Nell Dale, C++ Plus Data Structures, Sixth Edition Explores The Specifications, Applications, And Implementations Of Abstract Data Types With Unmatched Accessibility. Updated With New Case Studies And Exercises Throughout, This Edition Provides Intuitive Explanations That Clarify Abstract Concepts, And Approaches The Study Of Data Structures With Emphasis On Computer Science Theory And Software Engineering Principles. Topics Such As Modularization, Data Encapsulation, Information Hiding, Object-Oriented Decomposition, Algorithm Analysis, Life-Cycle Software Verification Models, And Data Abstraction Are Carefully Presented To Foster Solid Software Engineering Techniques. In Addition To Real-World Exercises And Case Studies That Define Nell Dale’S Teaching Philosophy, The Sixth Edition Provides A Clear Emphasis On Object-Oriented Design And An Early Introduction Of Object-Oriented Concepts. - UPDATED - Updated Throughout To Include C++ 11 - NEW - Includes A New Chapter 10, Trees Plus, Which Empahsizes Balancing Of Search Trees By Covering AVL Trees, Red-Black Trees, And B-Trees - NEW - Includes A New Chapter On Sets, Maps, And Hashing - NEW - New Emphasis On Adts, With Most Algorithms Introduced In The Context Of Specific Adts - NEW - Modern New Design Enhances The Look And Feel Of The Text - STUDENT FAVORITE - Pedagogical Features Include: Chapter Openers With Goals, Marginal Definition Boxes, Algorithm Boxes, C++ Boxes, Function Boxes, Case Studies, Chapter Summary, And End-Of-Chapter Exercises