Recent Advances and Issues in Computers

Inbunden, Engelska, 2000

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Beskrivning

Gay provides an authoritative overview of the major developments, people, and organizations that have shaped the design and use of computers. He also describes innovations in computer research and technology (including highlights from developments in supercomputers, supercomputer networks, and Internet 2), the latest trends in consumer products (new applications that influence the way individuals and businesses interface with their world), social issues related to computers (Microsoft's influence, privacy, encryption, universal access, and adaptive technologies), and information on computer careers and how to prepare for them.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2000-06-01
Mått:157 x 235 x 21 mm
Vikt:600 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Frontiers of Science Series
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781573562270

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MARTIN K. GAY is a writer, computer consultant, and teacher concentrating in education and communication technologies. He has also worked as a consultant for various educational initiatives, including the Enhanced Learning through Electronic Communities (ELTEC) Project, Watershed Action through Education and Research (WATER) Neighbors, the Washington State University Extension Learning Center, the Jefferson County Higher Education Access Committee, the Evergreen Volunteer Tech Team, COM3, and Group Exploring the National Information Infrastructure (GENII). Gay is the author of The New Information Revolution: A Reference Handbook.

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Preface vii Chapter 1: Basic Computer Research Today 1 Chapter 2: Building the Next Generation Internet--Research and Developments 32 Chapter 3: Trends for the Consumer 54 Chapter 4: Social Issues 81 Chapter 5: Biographical Sketches 96 Chapter 6: Documents and Speeches 117 Chapter 7: Career Information 156 Chapter 8: Statistics and Data 170 Chapter 9: Organizations and Associations 187 Chapter 10: Print and Electronic Resources 204 Chapter 11: Glossary 240Index 251