This edition (first, 1994) offers a comprehensive explanation of C++'s capabilities, including the latest additions to the language and the new ANSI/ISO C++ standard library. Topics include classes, objects, and encapsulation; inheritance and polymorphism; Standard Template Library (STL); ANSI/ISO C++ draft standard features; arrays and strings as full-fledged objects; namespaces and runtime type identification; and help in building real-world C++ applications. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.