Thoroughly revised and updated, Computer Science Illuminated, Third Edition, continues to excite and enlighten students on the dynamic and diverse field of computer science. Written by two of today s most respected computer science educators, Nell Dale and John Lewis, the text provides a broad overview of the many aspects of the discipline from a generic view point. Separate program language chapters are available as bundle items for those instructors who would like to explore a particular programming language with their students. The many layers of computing are thoroughly explained beginning with the information layer, working through the hardware, programming, operating systems, application, and communication layers, and ending with a discussion on the limitations of computing. Perfect for introductory computing and computer science courses, Computer Science Illuminated, Third Edition's thorough presentation of computing systems provides computer science majors with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non majors a comprehensive and complete introduction to computing.
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This passes for a college text book?, November 9, 2008
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THINK (in a big city)
I am currently using this book in college, and I find so many errors and inconsistencies, it drives me nuts.
I write reviews for textbooks regularly so I realize I have a different perspective then an 18yo thinking the teacher and the book are "all knowing"; but I am surprised that teachers pick this book, or at least don't account for the poorly written text.
Often, if I want to understand what the text is talking about, I go to Wikipedia, or a computer forum, and find out what the book was trying to explain.
I imagine if I were a computer savvy person, the book would not bother me, but being that it is considered a beginning computer book, and an intro to computer science, I find that it aggravates me more the educates me.
The Love Of My Life, October 1, 2008
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A. McCool (Georgia, Atlanta)
I only ordered this book because I needed it for class and I am in college so it was imperative that I have it in order to understand what the professor was speaking about. I also bought this book because I fascinated in Computer Science and I would like to pursue a career in this field. Everything from packaging to shipping speed exceeded expectations. Thank You Seller!!!!! I hope we can do business in the future!!!
Computer science, September 30, 2008
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MAURICIO PELAEZGreat Product, although its exercises are confusing and contain mistakes.
The content is educational and interesting.
It would be helpful if next editions contain answers or similar solutions are provided, in order to avoid errors and misunderstandings.
A website with help would be great too.
fast service, February 13, 2008
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Sharon Hebert (Massachusetts)
Received book in excellent condition. The price was fair. It was cheaper than my college bookstore, but more expensive than purchasing it used at unknown websites. I prefered paying the extra amount for the piece of mind.
A great "CS 0" text, November 14, 2007
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Lisa MichaudI am currently using this text for the fifth time in my survey course for non-majors. It does exactly what I want it to do: it gives the students a feel for each of the topics with just enough depth to be rigorous for non-majors without being overwhelming. It's not perfect for my tastes; I do less than a full chapter, for example, when talking about languages (only covering the introductions to Chapters 7 and 8), whereas I do a full week on an expanded coverage of databases (Chapter 12). But I have a hard time imagining a text with a better fit, and I have used this since its first edition.
