Description
Computing is an area which continues to grow each year. This book covers the
main areas of computing, including programming, computer hardware, operating systems, the Internet, data communications and networking. It uses practical examples to show basic concepts, is packed full of diagrams showing important principles, and contains multiple-choice questions to test knowledge and understanding. The book uses a readable style, and is aimed at students studying for Advanced GNVQ, A-level, HND and BSc courses.
'This is an up-to-date general, in-depth introduction to computing covering a broad spectrum of crucial areas.' - The Bookseller
About the Author
WILLIAM BUCHANAN is a Senior Lecturer in School of Computing, Napier University. He is the Series Editor of Computing and IT for the Palgrave Masters Series, and has written many books on Computing, Electronics, Networking and Computer Engineering. His research relates to Networking and Intelligent Industrial Control.
Reviews
'This is an up-to-date general, in-depth introduction to computing covering a broad spectrum of crucial areas.' - The Bookseller
Book Information
ISBN 9780333748060
Author William J Buchanan
Format Paperback
Page Count 442
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 885g
main areas of computing, including programming, computer hardware, operating systems, the Internet, data communications and networking. It uses practical examples to show basic concepts, is packed full of diagrams showing important principles, and contains multiple-choice questions to test knowledge and understanding. The book uses a readable style, and is aimed at students studying for Advanced GNVQ, A-level, HND and BSc courses.
'This is an up-to-date general, in-depth introduction to computing covering a broad spectrum of crucial areas.' - The Bookseller
About the Author
WILLIAM BUCHANAN is a Senior Lecturer in School of Computing, Napier University. He is the Series Editor of Computing and IT for the Palgrave Masters Series, and has written many books on Computing, Electronics, Networking and Computer Engineering. His research relates to Networking and Intelligent Industrial Control.
Reviews
'This is an up-to-date general, in-depth introduction to computing covering a broad spectrum of crucial areas.' - The Bookseller
Book Information
ISBN 9780333748060
Author William J Buchanan
Format Paperback
Page Count 442
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 885g
