Computer Confluence Complete - George Beekman, Michael J. Quinn

Computer Confluence Complete

International Edition
Buch | Softcover
688 Seiten
2005 | 7th edition
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-196876-9 (ISBN)
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Explains what a computer is and what it can (and can't) do; and the basics of information technology, from multimedia PCs to the Internet and beyond. This title illustrates how computers and networks are used as practical tools to solve a variety of problems, and how information technology affects our lives and our world.
For introductory courses in computer concepts often including instruction in Microsoft Office.

 



Integrates three information sources–an illustrated textbook, a multimedia CD, and a Companion Website–with a lively writing style to explore the promises and challenges of information technology, its effect on businesses, people, society, and the future.

George Beekman is the author of more than 20 books and 100 articles and reviews on computers, information technology, and multimedia. He has taught courses in multimedia, computer literacy and computer ethics at Oregon State University for more than two decades.   Michael J. Quinn is a Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University. He is the author of more than 70 publications, including five books on subjects ranging from computer ethics to parallel computing.

Basics.

 

I. APPROACHING COMPUTERS.

 

Chapter 1. Computer Currents and Internet Waves: The Long View.

 

Chapter 2. Hardware Basics: Inside the Box.

 

Chapter 3. Hardware Basics: Peripherals.

 

Chapter 4. Software Basics: The Ghost in the Machine.

 

II. USING SOFTWARE.

 

Chapter 5. Basic Productivity Applications.

 

Chapter 6. Graphics, Digital Media, and Multimedia.

 

Chapter 7. Database Applications and Implications.

 

III. EXPLORING WITH COMPUTERS: NETWORKING AND THE INTERNET.

 

Chapter 8. Networking and Telecommunication.

 

Chapter 9. Inside the Internet and the World Wide Web.

 

IV. LIVING WITH COMPUTERS: ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS.

 

Chapter 10. Computer Security and Risks.

 

Chapter 11. Computers at Work, School, and Home.

 

V. MANAGING COMPUTERS: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AT WORK.

 

Chapter 12. Information Systems in Business.

 

Chapter 13. Electronic Commerce and E-Business.

 

VI. MASTERING COMPUTERS.

 

Chapter 14. Is Artificial Intelligence Real?

 

Appendix: Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

 

Glossary.

 

Credits.

 

Index.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 24.3.2005
Sprache englisch
Maße 274 x 208 mm
Gewicht 1360 g
Themenwelt Mathematik / Informatik Informatik
ISBN-10 0-13-196876-9 / 0131968769
ISBN-13 978-0-13-196876-9 / 9780131968769
Zustand Neuware
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