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Anonymous
Posted Mon Jan 05 00:00:00 EST 2004
This is all outdated information from the 80s. It just talks about how slow computers where in the 80s. This is a waste of money.
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Posted Mon Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2004
This book SHOULD NOT BE the main text for a 'beginning' programming course. It is WAY beyond that, both in level and scope of subject matter. In my opinion, Barnes and Noble badly misrepresents the utility of this book for a beginning class...unless the teacher is a near miracle worker (someone about on the order of Ann Sullivan, Helen Keller's amazing teacher). Additionally, Barnes and Noble errs in calling an overview to computer science 'beginning programming.' The two are not the same thing. I have a hard time saying how disappointed I am in this choice of book for this class. (By the way, this course would not have been my first programming class, and I STILL FEEL mislead at best and cheated at worst. I have withdrawn from the class.)
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Posted Sat Jan 17 00:00:00 EST 2004
Well Its not for beginners but if you have some programming knoweldge, linux knowledge(if you know linux you 'usually' understand how computers work, A+ knowedge (basic computer components) and network+ (very basic networing). One person named 'elite haxor' complained about it involving some information involving 80's computers. Well, his name immedialty shows is is not a hacker, and has little or none of the presuiquites I mentioned. Also 80's computer networking and programming is basically what we have today, only faster. Once again, not for absolute beginners. Have SOME computer expirence.
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Posted Mon Jul 07 00:00:00 EDT 2003
This book is Concise, Full of Facts, Builds on Knowledge, Well Written, has Concise Helpful Diagrams, easy to read without stupid unneccasary jokes, very educational, and overall great book!
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Posted Sun Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2002
The title of the book reflects what is inside - a comprehensive overview of computer science. If you want general information (and some specific ones) on almost everything about computer science, this is the book for you. I would recommend this book to those who are undecided on what to focus on in the field of computers. Just think of it as a guide book. The exercises in the book are also worth mentioning. All solutions are in the book, which for me is a great help in learing. Once you get the book, don't forget to check the author's site for some typo errors.
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Overview
Computer Science: An Overview uses broad coverage and clear exposition to present a complete picture of the dynamic computer science field. Accessible to students from all backgrounds, Glenn Brookshear uses a language-independent context to encourage the development of a practical, realistic understanding of the field. An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science (e.g. Networking, OS, Computer Architecture, Algorithms) provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses.
The Eleventh Edition features two new contributing authors (David Smith — Indiana University of PA; Dennis Brylow — Marquette University), new, modern examples, and updated coverage based on current technology.
This unique book offers a readable survey of computer science, covering a wealth of topics and equipping the reader with an understanding of the scope of the science as well as the terminology in the field. This new edition contains new sections reflecting the growing importance of object-oriented methodologies in programming and database design.
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For computer science majors and minors in the early stages of their college careers, many of whom mistakenly equate programming and computer science, and for students of other disciplines who want computer literacy beyond the ability to manipulate a particular program or do a little elementary programming. Exposes such students to the breadth of the subject, discussing machine architecture--data storage and manipulation; software--algorithms, programming languages, and software engineering; data organization; and the potential of algorithmic machines. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Product Details
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Table of Contents
Chapter 0 Introduction 1
0.1 The Role of Algorithms 2
0.2 The History of Computing 4
0.3 The Science of Algorithms 10
0.4 Abstraction 11
0.5 An Outline of Our Study 12
0.6 Social Repercussions 13
Chapter 1 Data Storage 19
1.1 Bits and Their Storage 20
1.2 Main Memory 26
1.3 Mass Storage 29
1.4 Representing Information as Bit Patterns 35
*1.5 The Binary System 42
*1.6 Storing Integers 47
*1.7 Storing Fractions 53
*1.8 Data Compression 58
*1.9 Communication Errors 63
Chapter 2 Data Manipulation 73
2.1 Computer Architecture 74
2.2 Machine Language 77
2.3 Program Execution 83
*2.4 Arithmetic/Logic Instructions 90
*2.5 Communicating with Other Devices 94
*2.6 Other Architectures 100
Chapter 3 Operating Systems 109
3.1 The History of Operating Systems 110
3.2 Operating System Architecture 114
3.3 Coordinating the Machine’s Activities 122
*3.4 Handling Competition Among Processes 125
3.5 Security 130
Chapter 4 Networking and the Internet 139
4.1 Network Fundamentals 140
4.2 The Internet 149
4.3 The World Wide Web 158
*4.4 Internet Protocols 167
4.5 Security 173
Chapter 5 Algorithms 187
5.1 The Concept of an Algorithm 188
5.2 Algorithm Representation 191
5.3 Algorithm Discovery 198
5.4 Iterative Structures 204
5.5 Recursive Structures 214
5.6 Efficiency and Correctness 222
Chapter 6 Programming Languages 239
6.1 Historical Perspective 240
6.2 Traditional Programming Concepts 248
6.3 Procedural Units 260
6.4 Language Implementation 268
6.5 Object-Oriented Programming 276
*6.6 Programming Concurrent Activities 283
*6.7 Declarative Programming 286
Chapter 7 Software Engineering 299
7.1 The Software Engineering Discipline 300
7.2 The Software Life Cycle 302
7.3 Software Engineering Methodologies 306
7.4 Modularity 308
7.5 Tools of the Trade 316
7.6 Quality Assurance 324
7.7 Documentation 328
7.8 The Human-Machine Interface 329
7.9 Software Ownership and Liability 332
Chapter 8 Data Abstractions 341
8.1 Basic Data Structures 342
8.2 Related Concepts 345
8.3 Implementing Data Structures 348
8.4 A Short Case Study 362
8.5 Customized Data Types 367
*8.6 Classes and Objects 371
*8.7 Pointers in Machine Language 372
Chapter 9 Database Systems 383
9.1 Database Fundamentals 384
9.2 The Relational Model 389
*9.3 Object-Oriented Databases 400
*9.4 Maintaining Database Integrity 402
*9.5 Traditional File Structures 406
9.6 Data Mining 414
9.7 Social Impact of Database Technology 416
Chapter 10 Computer Graphics 425
10.1 The Scope of Computer Graphics 426
10.2 Overview of 3D Graphics 428
10.3 Modeling 430
10.4 Rendering 439
*10.5 Dealing with Global Lighting 449
10.6 Animation 452
Chapter 11 Artificial Intelligence 461
11.1 Intelligence and Machines 462
11.2 Perception 467
11.3 Reasoning 473
11.4 Additional Areas of Research 484
11.5 Artificial Neural Networks 489
11.6 Robotics 497
11.7 Considering the Consequences 500
Chapter 12 Theory of Computation 509
12.1 Functions and Their Computation 510
12.2 Turing Machines 512
12.3 Universal Programming Languages 516
12.4 A Noncomputable Function 522
12.5 Complexity of Problems 527
*12.6 Public-Key Cryptography 536
Appendixes 545
A ASCII 547
B Circuits to Manipulate Two’s Complement Representations 548
C A Simple Machine Language 551
D High-Level Programming Languages 553
E The Equivalence of Iterative and Recursive Structures 555
F Answers to Questions & Exercises 557
Index 597
*Asterisks indicate suggestions for optional sections.