Computer Science Illuminated: .

by Nell B. Dale, John Lewis

Thoroughly revised and updated, Computer Science Illuminated, Third Edition, continues to excite and enlighten students on the dynamic and diverse field of computer science. Written by two of today s most respected computer science educators, Nell Dale and John Lewis, the text provides a broad overview of the many aspects of the discipline from a generic view point. Separate program language chapters are available as bundle items for those instructors who would like to explore a particular programming language with their students. The many layers of computing are thoroughly explained beginning with the information layer, working through the hardware, programming, operating systems, application, and communication layers, and ending with a discussion on the limitations of computing. Perfect for introductory computing and computer science courses, Computer Science Illuminated, Third 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.

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

636 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]

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]

**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]

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]

Very helpful, a good introductory book for the subject.

[Jia]

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

[Joe Cole]

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]

Very basic. Good fundamentals.

[Jeff]

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.