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The Tao of Computing
Contributor(s): Walker, Henry M. (Author)
ISBN: 1439892512     ISBN-13: 9781439892510
Publisher: CRC Press
OUR PRICE:   $109.25  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: July 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics
- Computers | Information Technology
- Computers | Computer Science
Dewey: 004
LCCN: 2012010207
Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7" W x 9.9" (2.40 lbs) 555 pages
 
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Describing both the practical details of interest to students and the high-level concepts and abstractions highlighted by faculty, The Tao of Computing, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to computers and computer technology. This edition updates its popular predecessor with new research exercises and expanded discussion questions.

It uses a question-and-answer format to provide thoughtful answers to the many practical questions that students have about computing. Among the questions answered, the book explains:

  • What capabilities computers have in helping people solve problems and what limitations need to be considered
  • Why machines act the way they do
  • What is involved in getting computers to interact with networks

The book offers a down-to-earth overview of fundamental computer fluency topics, from the basics of how a computer is organized and an overview of operating systems to a description of how the Internet works. The second edition describes new technological advances including social media applications and RSS feeds.