出版時(shí)間:2003-6-1 出版社:科學(xué)出版社 作者:Charles S.Parker,Brett Miketta,Deborah Morley 頁數(shù):679 字?jǐn)?shù):1130000
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計(jì)算機(jī)不僅是一門先進(jìn)的科學(xué)技術(shù),它甚至成為人類社會(huì)繼19世紀(jì)產(chǎn)業(yè)革命之后的又一次變革。計(jì)算機(jī)正日益深刻地影響著我們行為和思維的方式。 本書以全新的技術(shù)及社會(huì)視角,對(duì)異彩紛呈的計(jì)算機(jī)世界作了詳盡的描繪。內(nèi)容包括:計(jì)算機(jī)基本操作、硬件(處理器、存儲(chǔ)器、輸入輸出設(shè)備)、軟件(系統(tǒng)軟件、應(yīng)用軟件)、網(wǎng)絡(luò)(網(wǎng)絡(luò)和通信、Internet及萬維網(wǎng))、Internet應(yīng)用(多媒體和網(wǎng)絡(luò)、電子辦公和電子商務(wù))、計(jì)算機(jī)系統(tǒng)(信息系統(tǒng)、程序開發(fā)、數(shù)據(jù)庫和數(shù)據(jù)庫管理系統(tǒng))以及與計(jì)算機(jī)相關(guān)的社會(huì)問題。除了對(duì)內(nèi)容的鋪陳,本書還提供了形式多樣的示例、圖表、習(xí)題,以幫助讀者消化吸收書中的內(nèi)容。 本書可作為大學(xué)計(jì)算機(jī)專業(yè)的專業(yè)英語教材,非計(jì)算機(jī)專業(yè)的計(jì)算機(jī)文化基礎(chǔ)教材,也適合計(jì)算機(jī)愛好者閱讀。
書籍目錄
PrefaceMODULE Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction to the World of Computers Overview Computers in Your Life What is a Computer and What Does It Do? Computer Networks and the Internet Computer Systems to Fit Every Need Computers and Society Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 2 Using Your PC,Windows,and the Web Overview Starting Your Computer:The Boot Process Using the Windows Operating System Using the Internet and World Wide Web E-Mail Downloading and Installing Plug-Ins and Other Files Summary Key Terms Reiew Activities ProjectsThe History of Computers WindowsMODULE Hardware Chapter 3 The System Unit:Processing and Memory Overview Data and Program Representation Inside the System Unit How the CPU Works Making Computers Faster Now and in the Future Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 4 Storage Overview Properties of Storage Systems Mangetic Disk Systmes Optical Discs Ohter Types of Storage Systems Comparing Storage Alternatives Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 5 Input and Output Overview Input and Output Keyboards Pointing Devices Scanners and Related Devices Multimedia Input Devices Display Devices Printers Multimedia Output Devices Multifunction Devices Summary Key Terms Review Activities ProjectsMODULE Software Chapter 6 Systems Software Overview Systems Software vs.Application Software The Operating System Common Operating Systems for Desktop PCs and Serers Other Operating Systems Myths About Operating Systems Utility Programs The Future of Operating Systems Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 7 Application Software Overview The Basics of Application Software Word Processing Concepts Spreadsheet Concepts Database Concepts Presentation Graphics Concepts Other Types of Application Software Summary Key Terms Review Activities ProjectsMODULE Networks Chapter 8 Communications and Networks Overview The Communications Industry Communications Applications What is a Netword? How Networks Work Communications protocols Network Security lssues Network Employment Opportunities Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 9 The Internet and World Wide Web Overview Evolution of the Internet Internet Connectivity lssues Searching the Internet Beyond Browsing and E-Mail Censorship and Privacy The Future of the Internet Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Web Guide WindowMODULE Internet Applications Chapter 10 Multimedia and the Web Overview What is Multimedia? Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Multimedia Multimedia Elements Multimedia Applications Multimedia and Web Site Design Multimedia and Web Site Development The Futre of Multimedia Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 11 E-Business and E-Commerce Overview What is E-Business and E-Commerce? E-Business Applications E-Commerce Business Models Types of E-Commerce Web Sites Implementing Web-Based E-Commerce Summary Key Terms Review Activities ProjectsMODULE Systems Chapter 12 Information Systems and Systems Development Overview What is an Information System? Who Uses Information Systems? Types of Information Systems Responsibility for Systems Development The Systems Development Life Cycle(SDLC) Approaches to Systems Development Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 13 Program Development and Programming Languages Overview The Program Development Life Cycle(PDLC) Tools for Facilitating Program Development Programming Lauguages Markup,Scripting,and Other Types of Languages Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 14 Databases and Database Management Systems Overview What is a Database? Data Concepts and Characteristics Database Classifications Database Models Databases and the Web Database management Systems Personnel Summary Key Terms Review Activities ProjectsMODULE Computers in Our Lives Chapter 15 Ethics,Computer Crime,Privacy,and Other Social Lssues Overview Ethics Computer Crime and Security Computers and Privacy Intellectual Property Rights Health,Ergonomics,and the Environment Summary Key Terms Review Activities Projects Chapter 16 You and Your PC Overview PC System Components Selecting a PC System Setting Up a New System System Maintenance Upgrading Learning More About PCs Summary Key Terms Review Activities ProjectsUbiquitous Computing Window Appendix Quiz Answers Credits GlossaryIndex
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