Using Information Technology Introduction - Softcover

Sawyer, Stacey C.; Williams, Brian K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072398752 ISBN 13: 9780072398755

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2001

Synopsis

Using Information Technology Brief, 4/e integrates solid, practical coverage of communications and the Internet/WWW throughout while covering the fundamental computing concepts surrounding the digital age including software, hardware, data, people, and procedures.

The 4/e incorporates the strong running themes listed below, all centered around educating today's consumer and demonstrating how the changing world of technology has such a major influence on our lives and the decisions we make with regard to the challenges faced as well as the endless promises that lie ahead.

5 integrated running themes key to creating a savvy, internet consumer include:
1) How to Buy/Maintain a PC
2) The Nuts and Bolts of a PC
3) How to Select an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Getting Connected
4) How to Be a Smart Internet Consumer
5) Ethical Issues Related to Protecting Your Identity from Getting Stolen

About this title

About the Author

Stacey Sawyer has been a co-author on editions 2 through 5 of this successful product, as well co-authoring Using Information Technology. Sarah Hutchinson has been a co-author on all editions of this product as well as the Advantage Series. Both authors are well-recognized names with a history of success in the CIT market.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072398752
• ISBN 13: 9780072398755
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 328