Computer Science Illuminated

Computer Science Illuminated, 9781284055917 (1284055914), Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2015

Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.

Fully revised and updated, the Sixth Edition of the best-selling text Computer Science Illuminated retains the accessibility and in-depth coverage of previous editions, while incorporating all-new material on cutting-edge issues in computer science. Authored by the award-winning Nell Dale and John Lewis, Computer Science Illuminated's unique and innovative layered approach moves through the levels of computing from an organized, language-neutral perspective.

Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, this student-friendly Sixth Edition provides students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a complete introduction to computing.

Key Features of the Sixth Edition include:

Access to Navigate 2 online learning materials including a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, learning analytics reporting tools, and more
Completely revised sections on HTML and CSS
Updates regarding Top Level Domains, Social Networks, and Google Analytics
All-new section on Internet management, including ICANN control and net neutrality
New design, including fully revised figures and tables
New and updated Did You Know callouts are included in the chapter margins
New and revised Ethical Issues and Biographies throughout emphasize the history and breadth of computing
Available in our customizable PUBLISH platform

A collection of programming language chapters are available as low-cost bundling options. Available chapters include: Java, C++, Python, Alice, SQL, VB.NET, RUBY, Perl, Pascal, and JavaScript.

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