Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, the
student-friendly Computer Science Illuminated, Seventh Edition provides
students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers
non-majors a complete introduction to computing. Fully revised and
updated, the Seventh Edition of this best-selling text retains the
accessibility and in-depth coverage of previous editions, while
incorporating all-new material on cutting-edge issues in computer
science. Authored by the award-winning team Nell Dale and John Lewis,
the text provides a unique and innovative layered approach, moving
through the levels of computing from an organized, language-neutral
perspective. New & Key Features of the Seventh Edition: - NEW &
REVISED - Includes new and enhanced content on: o Cloud Computing in
Chapter 15 o Big Data in Chapter 12 o Smart Speakers in the home in
Chapter 13 o Computer and System Security in Chapter 17 - NEW - Includes
all new content in Chapter 6, Low-Level Programming Languages and
Pseudocode, with updated examples using the Pep/9 machine - UPDATED -
Ethical Issues at the end of each chapter have been updated to delve
into current issues and trends, while new Did You Know boxes and updated
biographical sketches reflect the latest information in the field -
UPDATED - Aligns more broadly to the AP Computer Science Principles
curriculum Introductory programming chapters are available on Navigate 2
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