Invitation to Computer Science

by G. Michael Schneider, Judith L. Gersting

Gain a contemporary overview of today's computer science with the best-selling INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE, 8E. This flexible, non-language-specific book uses an algorithm-centered approach that's ideal for your first introduction to computer science. Measurable learning objectives and a clear hierarchy help introduce algorithms, hardware, virtual machines, software development, applications, and social issues. Exercises, practice problems, and feature boxes emphasize real-life context as well as the latest material on privacy, drones, cloud computing, and net neutrality. Optional online language modules for C++, Java, Python, C#, and Ada let you learn a programming language. MindTap is available with online study tools, a digital Lab Manual and lab software with 20 laboratory projects. Hands-on activities enable you to truly experience the fundamentals of today's computer science.

Genres: Computer Science, Nonfiction, Science

912 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1995

Reviews

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent section on computer ethics. Thought this was a very solid textbook. I'd consider keeping it if I still gave a crap about computers.

[Marilita]

great

[Kenna Pezzi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned computer science!

[Dany Vicente · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent introductory book to computer science. After learning the bases of code I wanted to dive deeper in what is the essence of a computer, so I decided one of the ways was to read a textbook about introduction to computer science. I got exactly what I wanted. From the basics of how transistors work to the software world, this book describes each step of what a computer is and how it works. It doesn't go deep into each topic but it touches a lot of them with clear explanations, and this is what we look for in an introductory book.

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

From algorithms to ethics and every bit and transistor in between. A little too indepth and boring in places but overall a solid intro to CS.

[Junaid Khan]

Study

[Nathan Ormond · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really solid undergrad text book covering all bases of comp sci.

[Nicholas Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite long for an introductory text.

[Francisco Marigold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yea I enjoyed it so what

[Wolfy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book to get a better understanding of Computer Science and computers. This book is structured in such a way that it takes you through all layers of computer science by starting at 'Algorithmns and Foundations' through to the 'Social Issues' of computers and computer science. (Note: this book is merely an introduction into the computer science field, therefore no programming is taught)

[Steven van Doorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for a textbook.