
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology
Harry Henderson(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. January 2009
Book
Hardback
544 pages
978-0-8160-6382-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
...an excellent introduction to the technical and social aspects of computer science. Entries are clearly written and accessible...Highly recommended. -ChoiceMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 14 years
Illustrations
black-&-white photographs & line illustrations, index, bibliography, cross-references, chronology, further reading, tables
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1536 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-6382-6 (9780816063826)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Ajax; Blogs and blogging; Bluetooth; Cooperative processing; Counterterrorism and computers; Customer relations management; Cyberlaw; Electronic voting systems; Internet access policy; Mashups; Neural interfaces; Philosophical and spiritual aspects of computing; Podcasting; RFID; Ruby; Senior citizens and computing; VOIP; Wikis and Wikipedia.