{"product_id":"the-tao-of-computing-9781439892510","title":"The Tao of Computing","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Henry M. Walker\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescribing both the practical details of interest to students and the high-level concepts and abstractions highlighted by faculty, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Tao of Computing, Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a comprehensive introduction to computers and computer technology. This edition updates its popular predecessor with new research exercises and expanded discussion questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt uses a question-and-answer format to provide thoughtful answers to the many practical questions that students have about computing. Among the questions answered, the book explains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat capabilities computers have in helping people solve problems and what limitations need to be considered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy machines act the way they do\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is involved in getting computers to interact with networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book offers a down-to-earth overview of fundamental computer fluency topics, from the basics of how a computer is organized and an overview of operating systems to a description of how the Internet works. The second edition describes new technological advances including social media applications and RSS feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45236053344407,"sku":"9781439892510","price":7886.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781439892510.webp?v=1769211759","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-tao-of-computing-9781439892510","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}