The Encyclopedia of Computer Science remains the definitivereference in the ever–changing field of computing. Now in itsFourth Edition, this influential work provides an unparalleledperspective on the major advances and applications of computertechnology.
Intelligently and thoughtfully organised, the Encyclopediacomprises over 600 revised and updated articles classified aroundnine 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 articleelaborates on a topic giving a remarkable breadth and depth ofcoverage. And a 16–page colour insert highlights advanced computerapplications and computer–generated graphics technology. Throughoutthe work the text is extensively illustrated with diagrams, figuresand photographs.
With contributions from over 300 international experts, theFourth Edition contains over 100 completely new articles rangingfrom artificial life to computer ethics, data mining to Java,mobile computing to quantum computing, and software safety to theWorld Wide Web.
In addition the Encyclopedia contains useful appendicesincluding:
- A glossary of major terms in English, German, Spanish andRussian
- Abbreviations and acronyms
- Computer Science and Engineering research journals
- Article titles from previous editions not included in the4th edition
- A Name Index listing almost 3500 individuals cited in thetext
- A comprehensive General Index with 7000 entries
- A chronology of significant milestones in computing
- Computer Society & Academic Computer Science DepartmentListings
- Numerical Tables, Mathematical Notation and Units ofMeasure
Highly–regarded as an essential resource for computerprofessionals, engineers, mathematicians, students and scientists,the Encyclopedia of Computer Science is a must–havereference for every college, university, business and high–schoollibrary.
Praise for the Encylopedia of Computer Science
The prestige of the Encyclopedia of Computer Scienceeditors and contributors, the depth and breadth of its entries, andthe overall utility of this new edition make this the standardone–volume reference in the field of computer science. –Choice
There is certainly no other single volume that can compare... awork of exceptional scope; the editors are to be congratulated onthe success of what must have been a task of enormousproportions.– PC Update Online
Useful to everyone in the field, including the layperson, thenon–specialist in computer science and related technology, and thespecialist requiring detailed elaboration of a subject related tohis or her profession.– Engineering Societies Library
The illustrations and authoritative entries offer excellentcoverage of the field.– Popular Science
This new edition will remain the reference work of choice forthose seeking information on computers, the computer industry, andcomputer applications.– Booklist
A selection of new topics featured in the 4th Edition of theEncyclopedia of Computer Science:
∗ Artificial Life ∗ Automatic Programming ∗ Biocomputing ∗ C++ ∗Computer Ethics ∗ Computers in fiction ∗ Cyberspace ∗ Data mining ∗Digital Libraries ∗ Electronic Commerce ∗ Internet ∗ Java ∗ Limitsof Computation ∗ Markup Languages ∗ Microsoft ∗ Mobile Computing ∗Pretty Good Privacy ∗ Quantum Computing ∗ Scientific Visualisation∗ Software Safety ∗ Turing Test ∗ World Wide Web
