Computer Culture Basics

Author: Li Xiu
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is a fundamental textbook on computer knowledge and its applications. Since its first edition in 1993, every subsequent revision has not only upgraded the software versions covered but also aimed to reflect the development of computer applications and the updates in the content, methods, and concepts of computer foundation education. This book is not just about teaching software operations but is intended to establish a correct concept and framework of computer technology and its applications for readers, laying a solid foundation for learning and working in the information age. Building on the success of the previous four editions, this book features the following:
- Introduction of new content based on recent years' teaching practices, particularly a comprehensive update and improvement of computer fundamentals, microcomputer user interfaces and their use, word processing software, and web page creation.
- The textbook emphasizes foundational knowledge, focusing on basic principles, techniques, and methods, balancing adaptability with stability.
- The content is organized from a perspective accessible to non-computer majors, integrating fundamental knowledge with practical applications to make concepts tangible.
- For teaching convenience, the book is accompanied by a lab manual, electronic teaching materials for instructors, and a website with abundant learning resources.
This book is a textbook on computer fundamentals and applications. Based on the content system refined from recent years' teaching reforms and practices, it covers the following main topics:
- Computer fundamentals
- Microcomputer user interfaces and their use
- Office application software
- Multimedia technology applications
- Basics of computer network usage
- Web page creation
It is part of the "Tsinghua University Series of Textbooks for Computer Fundamental Education" and can also serve as a training and self-study textbook for computer fundamentals and office automation software. Additionally, the book is supported by a lab manual, a dedicated website, and electronic teaching materials for instructors.