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Brian Kernighan is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University. He is the co-author of eight other books, including the computer science classic The C Programming Language.
D is for Digital
What a well-informed person should know about computers and communications
Authored by Brian W KernighanThis book explains how today's computing and communications world operates, from hardware through software to the Internet and the web. It includes enough detail that you can understand how these systems work, no matter what your technical background. The social, political and legal issues that new technology creates are discussed as well, so you can understand the difficult issues we face and appreciate the tradeoffs that have to be made to resolve them.
A compact but detailed and thorough explanation of how computers and communications systems work, for non-technical readers who want to better understand the world they live in. A great source for technical readers who want something that will help their friends and family learn about digital systems.
- Publication Date:
- Sep 23 2011
- ISBN/EAN13:
- 1463733895 / 9781463733896
- Page Count:
- 238
- Binding Type:
- US Trade Paper
- Trim Size:
- 7.44" x 9.69"
- Language:
- English
- Color:
- Black and White
- Related Categories:
- Computers / General
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