Computer, technology and society : comprehensive / June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja & Stephanie Low.
Publication details: Cambridge ; Singapore ; Tokyo : Course technology, c1999.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xxiv, various paging : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN:- 9780760070222
- 0760070229
- 22 004 PAR
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Contents
Chapter 1. Using computers: Essential concept
Computers: Mind tools
Computer system basics
The user interface
etc.
Chapter 2. Software and multimedia application
Computer software basics
System software
Application software
etc.
Chapter 3. Documents, worksheets and databases
Documents
Spreadsheets and worksheets
Databases
etc.
Chapter 4. Computer files and data storage
Data, information, and files
Storage technologies
User focus: using files
etc.
Chapter 5. Computer architecture
Digital electronics
Memory
Central processing unit
etc.
Chapter 6. The computer market place
Consumer's guide to computer systems
The computer industry
Computer industry careers
etc.
Chapter 7. Local area networks and emails
Local Area Networks
Network hardware
Software for networks
etc.
Chapter 8. The Internets
The internet
The versatile web browser
Web authoring and site management
etc.
Chapter 9. Data security and control
What can go wrong
Viruses, vandalism, and computer crime
Data security and management
etc.
Chapter 10. The impact of computer on your life
Technology in a changing workplace
Technology in education
The changing face of citizenship
etc.
Chapter 11. Computer and privacy
Databases and personal privacy
Privacy law
Privacy and cryptography
etc.
Chapter 12. Computers, Intellectual property and ethics
Intellectual property in the digital age
Legal protection of creative works
Legal protection of software
etc.
Chapter 13. Computer and intelligence
Can computers think?
Teaching computers to think
How AI works
etc.
Includes glossary and index
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