"The author provides a substantial, up-to-date overview of the verification and validation process…" (Computer Magazine, November 2004) "The unifying discussion on the formal analysis and verification methods are especially valuable and enlightening, both for graduate students and researchers." (International Journal of General Systems, December 2003) The first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject rather than a collection of papers. * The author is a recognized authority in the field as well as an outstanding teacher lauded for his ability to convey these concepts clearly to many different audiences. * A handy reference for practitioners in the field.