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The book in its second edition is improved with in-depth discussion on various topics and inclusion of more solved examples; it explores more recent topics on virtual reality in greater depth. Besides its well-presented topics in computer graphics, the book focuses especially on virtual reality technology by presenting its concepts, techniques and implementation. Concepts in the book have been explored from theoretical, mathematical and programming perspectives to present topics from elementary object design to the most advanced animation and virtual reality systems. The algorithmic and programming approach for core concepts on Graphics, Animation and Virtual Realityusing VRML, Java 3D and OpenGL make it attractive for the readers. Introduction to Computer Graphics and Display Systems Scan-Conversion of Graphics Output Primitives Curve Generation Area Filling and Solid Area Scan-Conversion Two-Dimensional Transformation Two-Dimensional Viewing and Clipping Surface Generation Visible and Hidden Surfaces Object-Rendering and Color Models Computer Animation Introduction to Virtual Reality Object Modeling and Computer Architecture for Virtual Reality Virtual Reality Programming and Applications