Understanding Computers

Today and Tomorrow, Introductory, International Edition

Author: Deborah Morley and Charles Parker

Offers students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist. This title emphasizes on industry insight and societal issues and makes concepts relevant to career-focused students.

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Offers students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist. This title emphasizes on industry insight and societal issues and makes concepts relevant to career-focused students.

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UNDERSTANDIING COMPUTERS: TODAY AND TOMORROW, INTRODUCTORY, 14e, International Edition gives readers a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its emphasis on industry insight and societal issues, this text makes concepts relevant to today's career-focused students.

Introduction to the World of Computers. 2. The System Unit: Processing and Memory. 3. Storage. 4. Input and Output. 5. System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs. 6. Application Software. 7. Computer Networks. 8. The Internet and the World Wide Web. 9. Network and Internet Security. References and Resources Guide. Glossary/Index.

About the Author

Deborah Morley has authored more than ten popular computer textbooks, including UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS: TODAY AND TOMORROW and UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY. Professor Morley earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Business Information Systems from California State University, Fresno. Today she offers more than ten years of experience teaching at the college level.