Foundations of Computer Technology (Paperback)

This text is an account of the nature and characteristics of modern computer systems and microprocessors, which integrates components, networks, systems, software and design. The book focuses on a description of the hardware elements within a computer system and the impact of software on its architecture. It discusses practical aspects of computer organization (structure, behaviour and design) and offers the fundamentals for electrical engineering or computer science students. The work lists the terms employed in describing computers and explains, through illustrations, the basic operation of the individual components within a computer system. Material on modern technology is combined with historical background to provide information on computer hardware, architecture and software, detailing the separate hardware components, programming methodologies and the nature of operating systems. It also treats the entire spectrum of computers from the microcomputers used for personal computing to supercomputers. Each chapter features learning objectives and chapter outlines. Separate information boxes focus on interesting ideas outside the core material to provide a wider perspective. Small glossary sections define technical terms used within the chapter and each chapter ends with an alphabetical list of key terms for reference and review. Review questions also appear at the end of each chapter and project questions require the reader to research beyond the text. Short, annotated bibliographies in each chapter point out additional useful reading.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1994
First published:	1994
Authors:	Alexander John Anderson
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	450
ISBN-13:	978-0-412-59810-4
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Electronics & communications engineering > General Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General Books > Computing & IT > Computer hardware & operating systems > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > General
LSN:	0-412-59810-8
Barcode:	9780412598104

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