Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology (Facts on File Science Library)

Henderson, Harry

ISBN 10: 0816063826 / ISBN 13: 9780816063826

Verlag: Facts on File, 2008

Beschreibung

The book is complete and readable, with all pages and cover intact. Dust jacket, shrink wrap, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may have light notes, highlighting, or minor water exposure, but nothing that affects readability. May be an ex-library copy and could include library markings or stickers.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BSM.NZRZ

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology (Facts on File Science Library)
• Verlag: Facts on File
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0816063826
• ISBN-13: 9780816063826
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: acceptable

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Inhaltsangabe

Computers play a crucial role in our day-to-day lives. With more than 150 black-and-white photographs and illustrations, ""Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, Revised Edition"" provides a detailed examination of this fascinating field for students and general readers alike. This necessary update boasts more than 50 - per cent new material - a total of more than 550 updated entries, nearly 200 new to this edition, that reflect current information. Helpful appendixes include a chronology of significant events in computing, a listing of achievements in the field, and brief descriptions and contact information for some important organizations in the computer field. Major corporations and organizations in the computer field are now covered, as well as many new biographies. Further reading sections have been revised and expanded with the latest resources.

Críticas

...an excellent introduction to the technical and social aspects of computer science. Entries are clearly written and accessible...Highly recommended. -Choice