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xxix, 2034 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 29 cm.
The Encyclopedia of Computer Science remains the definitive reference in the ever-changing field of computing. Now in its Fourth Edition, this influential work provides an unparalleled perspective on the major advances and applications of computer technology. Intelligently and thoughtfully organised, the Encyclopedia comprises over 600 revised and updated articles classified around nine main themes: Hardware Software Computer Systems Information and Data Mathematics of Computing Theory of Computation Methodologies Applications Computing Milieux Encompassing far more than mere definitions, each article elaborates on a topic giving a remarkable breadth and depth of coverage. And a 16-page colour insert highlights advanced computer applications and computer-generated graphics technology. Throughout the work the text is extensively illustrated with diagrams, figures and photographs. With contributions from over 300 international experts, the Fourth Edition contains over 100 completely new articles ranging from artificial life to computer ethics, data mining to Java, mobile computing to quantum computing, and software safety to the World Wide Web.
Contributors -- Preface to the fourth edition -- Editors' foreword -- Classification of articles -- Trademarked items -- Encyclopedia -- Appendices -- Name index -- General index.
editors, Anthony Ralston, Edwin D. Reilly, David Hemmendinger.
"Originally published by Nature Publishing Group, 2000. Errors identified in previous printings of this edition have been corrected in this impression." (title page verso).
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.