Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology (Facts on File Science Library)

Henderson, Harry

ISBN 10: 0816063826 / ISBN 13: 9780816063826

Editore: Facts on File, 2008

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HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Oversized. Codice articolo M0816063826Z3

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Titolo: Encyclopedia of Computer Science and ...

Casa editrice: Facts on File

Data di pubblicazione: 2008

Legatura: hardcover

Condizione: Good

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Riassunto:

The history of computing, biographies of the people who created computer technology, and descriptions of the different types of computers and their development, specific features, brands, and technologies are given in accessible language.

Product Description:

Computers play a crucial role in our day-to-day lives. With more than 150 black-and-white photographs and illustrations, "Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, Revised Edition" provides a detailed examination of this fascinating field for students and general readers alike. This necessary update boasts more than 50 - per cent new material - a total of more than 550 updated entries, nearly 200 new to this edition, that reflect current information. Helpful appendixes include a chronology of significant events in computing, a listing of achievements in the field, and brief descriptions and contact information for some important organizations in the computer field. Major corporations and organizations in the computer field are now covered, as well as many new biographies. Further reading sections have been revised and expanded with the latest resources.