Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 432 pages
• Published by: CRC March 29, 1991
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0824722744
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0824722746
• Book Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 2.3 pounds

Product Description
"This comprehensive reference work provides immediate, fingertip access to state-of-the-art technology in nearly 700 self-contained articles written by over 900 international authorities. Each article in the Encyclopedia features current developments and trends in computers, software, vendors, and applicationsextensive bibliographies of leading figures in the field, such as Samuel Alexander, John von Neumann, and Norbert Wienerand in-depth analysis of future directions."

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology (Hardcover) Here, I am also commenting on the Supplements to this book, which the publisher periodically issues. The encyclopedia is excellent for a broad discussion of the hardware and software in computing. It has to regularly come out with Supplements because of the ongoing improvments in the field. All the major contributors to computing are discussed, with a good synopsis for each, explaining his or her bailiwick. The treatment is about 50-50 between hardware and software. The articles tend to discuss the main ideas, and the encyclopedia and its supplements should not be seen as even an attempt at a summary of vendors' offerings. If you are new to computing and want a general introduction, try consulting articles here. Professionals in computing will already have specialised texts in their subfields, and may not really need this book.