
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology
Phillip A. Laplante(Editor)
CRC Press
2nd Edition
Published on 21. December 2016
Book
1500 pages
978-1-4822-0819-1 (ISBN)
Description
With breadth and depth of coverage, the Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, Second Edition has a multi-disciplinary scope, drawing together comprehensive coverage of the inter-related aspects of computer science and technology.
The topics covered in this encyclopedia include:
General and reference
Hardware
Computer systems organization
Networks
Software and its engineering
Theory of computation
Mathematics of computing
Information systems
Security and privacy
Human-centered computing
Computing methodologies
Applied computing
Professional issues
Leading figures in the history of computer science
The encyclopedia is structured according to the ACM Computing Classification System (CCS), first published in 1988 but subsequently revised in 2012. This classification system is the most comprehensive and is considered the de facto ontological framework for the computing field.
The encyclopedia brings together the information and historical context that students, practicing professionals, researchers, and academicians need to have a strong and solid foundation in all aspects of computer science and technology.
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The topics covered in this encyclopedia include:
General and reference
Hardware
Computer systems organization
Networks
Software and its engineering
Theory of computation
Mathematics of computing
Information systems
Security and privacy
Human-centered computing
Computing methodologies
Applied computing
Professional issues
Leading figures in the history of computer science
The encyclopedia is structured according to the ACM Computing Classification System (CCS), first published in 1988 but subsequently revised in 2012. This classification system is the most comprehensive and is considered the de facto ontological framework for the computing field.
The encyclopedia brings together the information and historical context that students, practicing professionals, researchers, and academicians need to have a strong and solid foundation in all aspects of computer science and technology.
Also Available Online
This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including:
Citation tracking and alerts
Active reference linking
Saved searches and marked lists
HTML and PDF format options
Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages.
US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) e-reference@taylorandfrancis.com
International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) online.sales@tandf.co.uk
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
500 s/w Abbildungen
500 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
2925 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4822-0819-1 (9781482208191)
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Phillip A. Laplante
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology
E-Book
10/2017
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€2,708.99
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Phillip A. Laplante
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology
E-Book
10/2017
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€2,708.99
Available for download
Person
Dr. Phillip A. Laplante is a professor of software engineering at Pennsylvania State University's Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies.
Content
Hardware. Computer Systems Organization. Networks. Software and Its Engineering. Theory of Computation. Mathematics of Computing. Information Systems. Security and Privacy. Human-Centered Computing. Computing Methodologies. Applied Computing. Social and Professional Topics. Proper Nouns: People, Technologies, and Companies.