Computers Brief (12th Edition)

Providing overview coverage of computing/IT concepts and applications, Computers meets the needs of contemporary IT knowledge in content, sequence, and depth of presentation. The material in this progressive edition reflects readers' interests and spans the world of information technology with seven core chapters. It also contains three colorful IT Illustrated modules: computer history, the making of integrated circuits, and a PC buyer's guide. For a comprehensive introduction to computers.

Designed to accommodate the computer literacy needs of students from a broad spectrum of disciplines and interests, this best-selling text/supplements package provides an exceptionally well-illustrated overview of computing concepts and applications -- all in a customizable format that allows instructors to select only those modules required to meet their courses' educational objectives. The Prentice Hall custom binding program, Right PHIT, makes the text available in combinations of four modules -- Core, Personal Computing, MIS, and Issues. Additionally, an extensive array of optional hands-on laboratory materials can be packaged with the text to meet the needs of most lab environments.