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Very Short Introductions Ser.: Computer Science : A Very Short Introduction by Subrata Dasgupta (2016, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198733461
ISBN-13
9780198733461
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219406299

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
176 Pages
Publication Name
Computer Science : a Very Short Introduction
Language
English
Subject
Computer Science, History
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers
Author
Subrata Dasgupta
Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
4.6 Oz
Item Length
6.9 in
Item Width
4.4 in

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Trade
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Yes
Table Of Content
Introduction1. The 'stuff' of computing2. Computational artifacts3. Algorithmic thinking4. The art, science, and engineering of programming5. The discipline of computer architecture6. Heuristic computing7. Computational thinkingEpilogueReferencesFurther ReadingIndex
Synopsis
While the development of Information Technology has been obvious to all, the underpinning computer science has been less apparent. Subrata Dasgupta provides a thought-provoking introduction to the field and its core principles, considering computer science as a science of symbol processing., Over the past sixty years, the spectacular growth of the technologies associated with the computer is visible for all to see and experience. Yet, the science underpinning this technology is less visible and little understood outside the professional computer science community. As a scientific discipline, computer science stands alongside the likes of molecular biology and cognitive science as one of the most significant new sciences of the post Second World War era. In this Very Short Introduction, Subrata Dasgupta sheds light on these lesser known areas and considers the conceptual basis of computer science. Discussing algorithms, programming, and sequential and parallel processing, he considers emerging modern ideas such as biological computing and cognitive modelling, challenging the idea of computer science as a science of the artificial. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Over the past sixty years, the spectacular growth of the technologies associated with the computer is visible for all to see and experience. Yet, the science underpinning this technology is less visible and little understood outside the professional computer science community. As a scientific discipline, computer science stands alongside the likes of molecular biology and cognitive science as one of the most significant new sciences of the post Second World War era. In this Very Short Introduction , Subrata Dasgupta sheds light on these lesser known areas and considers the conceptual basis of computer science. Discussing algorithms, programming, and sequential and parallel processing, he considers emerging modern ideas such as biological computing and cognitive modelling, challenging the idea of computer science as a science of the artificial. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
LC Classification Number
QA76