Computer Science Illuminated, Fourth Edition Review
Bought this Java programming workbook along with a used textbook from Amazon. It is in excellent condition - looks practically unopened. And it only cost 1/10 the campus bookstore price. Definitely will being buying my textbooks from Amazon whenever I can. Revised and updated with the latest information in the field, the Fourth Edition of Computer Science Illuminated continues to engage and enlighten students on the fundamental concepts and diverse capabilities of computing. Written by two of today s most respected computer science educators, Nell Dale and John Lewis, the text provides a broad overview of the many aspects of the discipline from a generic view point. Separate program language chapters are available as bundle items for those instructors who would like to explore a particular programming language with their students. The many layers of computing are thoroughly explained beginning with the information layer, working through the hardware, programming, operating systems, application, and communication layers, and ending with a discussion on the limitations of computing. Perfect for introductory computing and computer science courses, the fourth edition's thorough presentation of computing systems provides computer science majors with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a comprehensive and complete introduction to computing.
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Not great. Has some good points. - Charles - San Diego
Seems as though the authors are experts in their fields, but have a tough time explaining the material in a simple, complete, and congruent fashion. Occasionally technical jargon is used to explain new terms. Worse yet, they definitely leave out steps or are ambiguous at times. You can figure out what they're trying to get across 95% of the time, but you'll occasionally have to sit there and look it over a number of times, or do some outside research online. If clarity was improved I'd give this a 4, but there are definitely better ways to express what they cover. The pace is fairly slow, but they still manage to skip over some blatantly needed explanation. The lab book is much worse, and probably not even publish worthy, far more ambiguous. Both texts contain a number of typos.
The graphics are helpful, and break up the dry material, as do all the inserts like the professional biographies. Not a total waste of a book, as I like the material that was covered and did learn a decent amount. Seems like a CS book written by CS experts who aren't very good at writing books or explaining.
I used the book for an online class, so I was very dependent on it to learn. My text is 4th edition, my lab book is 2nd edition. I'm an A student.
COMPUTER SCIENCE ILLUMINATED - Jie Y. Li -
This is right book that I wanted. It is not so bad. I feel satisfied.
Jun 30, 2010 05:00:26
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