Introduction to Computer Science, 8th Edition

Author: (USA) Brookshear, J.G. (Author), Yu Jiahui, Fang Cunzheng (Translators)
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book covers the main fields of computer science. From a historical perspective, it provides a panoramic exposition of knowledge in various fields, focusing on their development, current levels, and ongoing research directions. The 8th edition has been enhanced and updated with new content, closely following the latest advancements in these fields. The book is easy to understand, richly illustrated, and offers flexible content organization, making it convenient for readers to learn. Through this book, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the discipline of computer science. Each section includes questions and exercises, each chapter has review questions, and each chapter concludes with social issues related to the chapter content that readers are encouraged to think about and discuss. Reference bibliographies are also provided for those who wish to delve deeper into specific topics. These features make the book more complete and systematic, better stimulate students' interest in learning, and facilitate teaching. This book is suitable as a textbook for introductory computer science or fundamental computer science courses in higher education. It is also an excellent foundational read for computer professionals and general readers who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of computer science.