Understanding computers : today and tomorrow

Author(s)

• Morley, Deborah
• Parker, Charles S.

Bibliographic Information

Understanding computers : today and tomorrow

Deborah Morley, Charles S. Parker

Course Technology, Cengage Learning, c2013

14th ed., Student ed

Note

"Comprehensive"

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow gives your students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its emphasis on industry insight and societal issues, this text makes concepts relevant to today's career-focused students.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the World of Computers. 2. The System Unit: Processing and Memory. 3. Storage. 4. Input and Output. 5. System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs. 6. Application Software. 7. Computer Networks. 8. The Internet and the World Wide Web. 9. Network and Internet Security. 10. Multimedia and the Web. 11. E-Commerce. 12. Information Systems and System Development. 13. Program Development and Programming Languages. 14. Databases and database Management Systems. 15. Computer Security and Privacy. 16. Intellectual Property Rights, Ethics, Health, Access, and the Environment References and Resources Guide. Glossary/Index.

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Details

• NCID: BB13400603
• ISBN:
  • 9781133190240
• LCCN: 2011944156
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: xxiii, 679, 17, 31 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QA76.5
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Computers
  • LCSH : Electronic data processing