Analytical Engine: An Introduction to Computer Science Using HyperCard 2.1: An Introduction to Computer Science Using HyperCard 2.1

THE ANALYTICAL ENGINE is unique in its true survey course approach combined with the learn by doing method of incorporated laboratories. While most introductions to computer science teach only programming, THE ANALYTICAL ENGINE covers the spectrum of computer science topics from history and systems design, to programming, hardware and the effect of computing on society and, each topic has a corresponding lab. Unlike any other book on the market, Decker and Hirshfield put the powerful tool of HyperCard into the hands of beginning computer science students, resulting in interesting and creative programs.

Rick Decker is a Professor of Computer Science at Hamilton College. In addition to authoring numerous textbooks, Dr. Decker's research interests include computer science education, algorithms and computability, and topological graph theory. He has won teaching awards from Ohio State, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and Hamilton College.

Stuart Hirshfield is a Professor of Computer Science at Hamilton College. He was an original member of the Liberal Arts Computer Science consortium, and continues to conduct research in the fields of computer science education, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.