Introductory Computer Science: Bits of Theory, Bytes of Practice

by A.K. Dewdney

A light and witty textbook for a course conveying the basic ideas of computer science for non-majors, providing much opportunity for programming, but also exploring other topics, unlike most standard curriculum introductory courses. Uses the Turbo Pascal language, and wraps each chapter around a project that moves from problem to algorithm to program to testing. No bibliography. Distributed in the US by Freeman. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Paperback

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Alexander Keewatin (A.K.) Dewdney is a professor of computer science at the University of Western Ontario, a mathematician, environmental scientist, and author of books on diverse subjects.

Wanderers of cyberspace may discover something about my life as a mathematician and computer scientist, environmental scientist, conservationist, and author of books and articles.

The name "Keewatin" is an Ojibway word meaning "north wind."
The name ":Dewdney" is from the French/Jewish name, "Dieudonne."