Computer Science Illuminated, 5th Edition

by Nell B. Dale, John Lewis

Revised and updated with the latest information in the field, the Fifth Edition of best-selling Computer Science Illuminated continues to provide students with an engaging breadth-first overview of computer science principles and provides a solid foundation for those continuing their study in this dynamic and exciting discipline. Authored by two of today's most respected computer science educators, Nell Dale and John Lewis, the text carefully unfolds the many layers of computing from a language-neutral perspective, beginning with the information layer, progressing through the hardware, programming, operating systems, application, and communication layers, and ending with a discussion on the limitations of computing. Separate program language chapters are available as bundle items for instructors who would like to explore a particular programming language with their students. Ideal for introductory computing and computer science courses, the fifth 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. New Features of the Fifth Edition: - A new chapter on computer security provides readers with the latest information on preventing unauthorized access; types of malware and anti-virus software; protecting online information, including data collection issues with Facebook, Google, etc.; security issues with mobile and portable devices; and more. - A NEW section on cloud computing offers readers an overview of the latest way in which businesses and users interact with computers and mobile devices. - The section on social networks has been rewritten to include up-to-date information, including new data on Google+ and Facebook. - The sections covering HTML have been updated to include HTML5. - Revised and updated Did You Know callouts are included in the chapter margins. - The updated Ethical Issues at the end of each chapter have been revised to tie the content to the tenth strand recommended by the ACM, which stresses the importance of computer ethics. Accompanied by a comprehensive suite of instructor resources including answers to the end of chapter exercises, answers to the optional lab exercises, PowerPoint Lecture Outlines, Image Bank, and a complete Test Bank. Every new copy is packaged with full student access code to the robust Companion Website featuring: Animated Flashcards; Relevant Web Links; Crossword Puzzles; Interactive Glossary; Digital Lab Manual; R. Mark Meyer's labs, Explorations in Computer Science; Additional programming chapters, including Alice, C++, Java, JavaScript, Pascal, Perl, Python, Ruby, SQL, and VB.NET; C++ Language Essentials labs; Java Language Essentials labs; Link to Download Pep/8

Genres: Computer Science, Nonfiction, Programming, Science, Textbooks, Technology

672 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2002

About the author

Nell B. Dale is a retired Senior Lecturer in Computer Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin.

Reviews

[David Teachout · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure why some truly esoteric information is included, but overall a great survey of the topic for people to get to a workable level of knowledge in the field.

[Sukriti · Rating 4 out of 5]

**Book Review: Computer Science Illuminated by Nell B. Dale**

"Computer Science Illuminated" by Nell B. Dale is an excellent introduction to the field of computer science. It covers fundamental concepts in an accessible and engaging manner, making it suitable for beginners. The book is well-structured, with clear explanations and helpful diagrams. Each chapter builds on the previous ones, providing a comprehensive understanding of topics like algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture. The inclusion of real-world examples helps readers relate to the material. While some sections may be dense, the overall clarity and depth make it a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn about computer science.

[Michael Zhou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview for someone looking to delve deeper in Computer Science in the future. Went more in depth than any of the introductory material I have read before (AP high school level material) and helped give a good picture of what can be done in CS and the complexity that exists.

[Cormac D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful, a good introductory book for the subject.

[Jia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful book for self-taught programmers, with lots of good topics on CS fundamentals (I read the revised 2014 version).

[Joe Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This college textbook is good for anyone interested in learning more about one of the most important aspects of modern life: computing systems and networking. I was impressed that the questions were not unreasonably difficult or unclear.

[Marilou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very basic. Good fundamentals.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good overview for Computer Science. It also does not shy away from details that could be helpful in developing a more in depth education in the area of Computer Science.