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Computers in a Changing Society
John Preston
Sally Preston, Washtenaw Community College
Robert L. Ferrett, Eastern Michigan University

ISBN-10: 0131451936
ISBN-13: 9780131451933

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 304 pp
Published: 02/10/2004
Status: Out of Print

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For any introductory course that has a computer concepts component. Perfect for Instructors that want to explore and emphasize the impact computers have on our everyday lives.

This book, a core text for introductory computer classes, is designed to further the goals of higher education and promote critical thinking, diversity, citizenship, leadership, problem-solving, and learning while showing how computers play an integral role in our lives. This text focuses on the impact of computers adn technology on society. This text places emphasis on the impact technology has today – exploring every area of our lives.

Basic study requirements—Meets these requirements by using elements specifically targeted toward critical thinking, voter issues, diversity, leadership, and problem-solving.
- Provides students with the foundation for life-long learning.

Self-Assessment and Life-Long Learning sections—Included at the end of each chapter.
- Meets students' and instructors' assessment needs, showing progress toward the stated goals of the course.

Flexible—Can be used as a supplemental or primary text.
- Gives instructors a two-part organization for each chapter, allowing them to either address the objectives and give a standardized test (the first section); or to assign group projects so students can practice teamwork, research topics, consider diversity issues, analyze findings, and prepare class presentations (the second section).

Emphasis on diversity issues.
- Allows students to see the benefit of promoting projects that benefit others locally or internationally.

User-friendly for adjuncts and new faculty.
- Provides instructors with objective testing and learning assessment by allowing them observe student presentations to the class.

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(NOTE: Each chapter contains an Outline and Objectives, end-of-chapter Problems, a Beyond the Facts section, and a Glossary.)

1. Computers Are Everywhere!

Definition of a Computer. Awareness of Computer Influence. Protecting Your Personal Health While Using Computers. Universal Access.

2. The Internet Connects Us.

Development of the Internet. Structure of the Internet. Methods of Connection. Internet Addresses. Personal Communications. Finding Information, Working, and Playing.

3. Understanding Hardware and Its Function.

Categories of Computers. Working with Numbers, Text, Pictures, and Sound. Hardware and Basic Computer Functions. Connecting Parts of a Desktop Computer.

4. Using Software: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.

Categories of Computer Languages. Applications. Languages and Applications for the Internet.

5. Ethical Use of Computers.

Laws, Codes of Ethical Conduct, and Personal Ethics. Ethical Use of Computers.

6. Protecting Our Security and Privacy.

Security. Privacy.

7. The Past Shapes the Future.

The Past Shapes the Present. The Present Shapes the Future. Coping With Computers in a Changing Society.

Computing Concepts (CIS: Computing Concepts)

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©2005 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131452002 | ISBN-13: 9780131452008
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©2005 | Prentice Hall | Software | Estimated Availability : 03/19/2004
ISBN-10: 0131452045 | ISBN-13: 9780131452046
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