This is a discussion of the human side of computing that emphasizes issues and significant trends rather than technical detail. The book is a pedagogical foundation that serves to support the student's learning. Key features include a demonstration of how computers con be applied to accomplish tasks and solve problems, and how computers effect society and everyday life now and how they will in the future; plus an explanation of what a computer is, along with what it can (and cannot) do; and the inclusion of the most current technical information.
- ISBN10 0805324488
- ISBN13 9780805324488
- Publish Date 1 January 1994
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 October 2009
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Pearson Education (US)
- Imprint Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, Subs of Addison Wesley Longman, Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 416
- Language English