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Encyclopedia of Computer Science
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by:
Ralston, Anthony
Reilly, Edwin D.
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Publisher:
Mcmullin Pub
Published: January 1, 1993
ISBN: 1850328005
Format:Hardcover
Pages:1548
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Book Description
From Library Journal
Since 1976, this has been the definitive reference work on computer, computing, and computer science. The newly revised fourth edition offers more than 2000 pages, containing over 100 new articles and over 600 completely updated
articles by internationally known experts. This means that about 20 percent of the material is brand new, 60 percent is extensively revised, and only 20 percent is not revised from the 1993 edition. Overall, the book is about 25 percent larger than the
previous edition, and there are 16 pages of color illustrations. Alphabetically arranged and classified into broad subject areas, the entries cover hardware, computer systems, information and data, software, the mathematics of computing, theory of
computation, methodologies, applications, and computing milieu. The editors have done a commendable job of blending historical perspective and practical reference information. The encyclopedia remains essential for most public and academic library
reference collections.
-Joe Accardin, Northeastern Illinois Univ., Chicago.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to the
Hardcover edition.
Product Description:
The Encyclopedia of Computer Science
remains the definitive reference in the ever-changing field of computing. Now in its Fourth Edition, this influential work provides an unparalleled perspective on the major advances and applications of computer technology.
Intelligently and
thoughtfully organised, the Encyclopedia comprises over 600 revised and updated articles classified around nine main themes:
Hardware
Software
Computer Systems
Information and Data
Mathematics of Computing
Theory of Computation
Methodologies
Applications
Computing Milieux
Encompassing far more than mere definitions, each article elaborates on a topic giving a remarkable breadth and depth of coverage. And a
16-page colour insert highlights advanced computer applications and computer-generated graphics technology. Throughout the work the text is extensively illustrated with diagrams, figures and photographs.
With contributions from over 300
international experts, the Fourth Edition contains over 100 completely new articles ranging from artificial life to computer ethics, data mining to Java, mobile computing to quantum computing, and software safety to the World Wide Web.
In
addition the Encyclopedia contains useful appendices including:
A glossary of major terms in English, German, Spanish and Russian
Abbreviations and acronyms
Computer Science and Engineering research journals
Article
titles from previous editions not included in the 4th edition
A Name Index listing almost 3500 individuals cited in the text
A comprehensive General Index with 7000 entries
A chronology of significant milestones in
computing
Computer Society and Academic Computer Science Department Listings
Numerical Tables, Mathematical Notation and Units of Measure
Highly-regarded as an essential resource for computer professionals, engineers,
mathematicians, students and scientists, the Encyclopedia of Computer Science is a must-have reference for every college, university, business and high-school library.
Praise for the Encylopedia of Computer Science
The prestige of the
Encyclopedia of Computer Science editors and contributors, the depth and breadth of its entries, and the overall utility of this new edition make this the standard one-volume reference in the field of computer science. - Choice
There is
certainly no other single volume that can compare... a work of exceptional scope; the editors are to be congratulated on the success of what must have been a task of enormous proportions.- PC Update Online
Useful to everyone in the field,
including the layperson, the non-specialist in computer science and related technology, and the specialist requiring detailed elaboration of a subject related to his or her profession.- Engineering Societies Library
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