System Deadlocks

@article{Coffman1971SystemD,
  title={System Deadlocks},
  author={Edward G. Coffman and M. J. Elphick and Arie Shoshani},
  journal={ACM Comput. Surv.},
  year={1971},
  volume={3},
  pages={67-78}
}
A problem of increasing importance in the design of large multiprogramming systems is the, so-called, deadlock or deadly-embrace problem. In this article we survey the work that has been done on the treatment of deadlocks from both the theoretical and practical points of view. 
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