Publisher's Synopsis
This introduction to computers and computers in society equips students with the knowledge necessary to use computer systems as tools to increase their productivity and effectiveness as users in business and society. Coverage includes hardware, software, business systems and societal issues. The authors introduce practical user-oriented topics such as word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, graphics and file and database management. Early coverage of software concepts allows students to move quickly into the lab portion of the course and active learning is promoted with numerous examples and scenarios. The graphics section has evolved into a multimedia section with graphical user interfaces (GUIs), virtual reality and voice/sound applications.
