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9780471110613

Computing in the Information Age

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  • ISBN13:

    9780471110613

  • ISBN10:

    0471110612

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1995-09-25
  • Publisher: Wiley

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Summary

Computing in the Information Age 2E is written for people with little or no background in Computing. The objective of this book is to explain computing today in a clear and meaningful way and to focus on those concepts likely to have the greatest impact as we approach the next century and the next phase of the information revolution. The unique applicability of computers to business and to life is demonstrated, the advantage gained by knowing how and when to use computers, and the potential of computers to enrich our life.

Author Biography

Nancy B. Stern is the author of Computing in the Information Age, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Robert A. Stern is the author of Computing in the Information Age, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Part One Introduction: The Basics
The Basics of Computing: Hardware, Software, Connectivity, and People
4(25)
From Micros to Mammoths
29(30)
Using Productivity Tools
59(48)
Part Two Hardware Advances the Information Age
Computer Processing
107(33)
Input and Output: From Applications to Hardware
140(42)
Secondary Storage Devices
182(36)
Part Three Software Drives the Information Age
Application Packages: Beyond Basic Productivity Tools
218(38)
Developing Custom Software
256(36)
Systems Software
292(37)
Part Four Connectivity Unites the Information Age
Connectivity, Networks, and the Information Superhighway
329(42)
Part Five People Power Makes the World a Better Place
Systems Analysis and Design
371(28)
Database Management Information Systems
399(29)
Social Issues in Computing
428(33)
Appendix An Overview of the History of Computing 461(11)
Glossary 472(13)
Index 485

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