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Fully revised and updated, the Sixth Edition of the best selling text Computer Science Illuminated 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 Nell Dale and John Lewis, Computer Science Illuminated†s unique and innovative layered approach moves through the levels of computing from an organized, language neutral perspective.

Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, this student friendly Sixth Edition provides students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non majors a complete introduction to computing.


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Completely revised sections on HTML and CSS
Updates regarding Top Level Domains, Social Networks, and Google Analytics
All new section on Internet management, including ICANN control and net neutrality
New design, including fully revised figures and tables
New and updated Did You Know callouts are included in the chapter margins
New and revised Ethical Issues and Biographies throughout emphasize the history and breadth of computing
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A collection of programming language chapters are available as low cost bundling options. Available chapters include: Java, C++, Python, Alice, SQL, VB.NET, RUBY, Perl, Pascal, and JavaScript.

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Nell Dale received a B.S. in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of Houston, a M.A. in Mathematics, from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Ph.D. in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. Nell Dale has been on the faculty at the University of Texas, Austin since 1975. She teaches occasionally but concentrates on computer science education, writing, traveling, tennis, and bridge -- and her family of course.

John Lewis is a leading educator and author in the field of computer science. He has written a market-leading textbook on Java software and program design. After earning his undergraduate degree, M.S., and Ph.D. in computer science at Virginia Tech, John joined the faculty of the Department of Computing Sciences at Villanova University. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the University Award for Teaching Excellence and the Goff Award for Outstanding Teaching. His professional interests include'object-oriented technologies, multimedia, and software engineering. In addition to his teaching and writing, John actively participates in the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), and finds time to spend with his family or in his workshop.