Title:
Understanding computers : today and tomorrow : introductory
Author:
Morley, Deborah.
ISBN:
9781133190240
9781133190035
Personal Author:
Edition:
14th ed.
Publication Information:
Australia ; Boston, Mass. : Course Technology/Cengage Learning, ©2013.
Physical Description:
679 and various pagings : color illustrations ; 28 cm
General Note:
"Comprehensive."
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction to the world of computers -- The system unit: Processing and memory -- Storage -- Input and output -- System software: Operating systems and utility programs -- Application software -- Computer networks -- The internet and the world wide web -- Network and internet security -- Multimedia and the web -- E-commerce -- Information systems and system development -- Program development and programming languages -- Databases and database management systems -- Computer security and privacy -- Intellectual property rights, ethics, health, access, and the environment.
Abstract:
From the publisher: Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow gives your students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its emphasis on industry insight and societal issues, this text makes concepts relevant to today's career-focused students.