Computer Science Illuminated, Seventh Edition, by Nell Dale, offers a comprehensive and student-friendly introduction to the field of computing and computer science. This best-selling text is designed for introductory courses, providing both computer science majors with a strong foundation for advanced study and non-majors with a complete overview of the discipline. The Seventh Edition maintains the engaging accessibility and thorough coverage of previous editions while integrating entirely new material on emerging computer science topics. Penned by the acclaimed Nell Dale and John Lewis, the book employs a distinctive, innovative layered approach, systematically progressing through computing concepts from a language-neutral standpoint.
Key highlights of the Seventh Edition include expanded and revised content covering Cloud Computing (Chapter 15), Big Data (Chapter 12), Smart Speakers in the home (Chapter 13), and Computer and System Security (Chapter 17). A new chapter (Chapter 6) delves into Low-Level Programming Languages and Pseudocode, featuring updated examples with the Pep/9 machine. The ethical discussions at the end of each chapter have been updated to reflect contemporary issues and trends, complemented by new “Did You Know” boxes and revised biographical sketches. The curriculum has been further aligned to better suit the AP Computer Science Principles framework. Introductory programming chapters are accessible on Navigate 2 and cover a variety of languages including Python, SQL, Java, C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic, .NET, Ruby, Perl, Alice, and Pascal.
Book Details:
- Author: Nell Dale
- Edition: 7th
- Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
- ISBN-10: 1284155617
- ISBN-13: 978-1284155617
- Publication Date: January 31, 2019