In this revised edition of Computers and Information Systems, there is thorough coverage of information systems and communication topics, with five case studies positioned throughout the text detailing relevant issues for starting a Web-based business.
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Previously called Computers and Information Systems in editions 1-5, this edition is far more practical and less technical than the more traditional 4th and 5th editions. This revision recaptures and dramatizes the user perspective.
A new organization: reduced hardware coverage; expanded coverage of software, communications, WWW and multimedia.
Two full chapters on Communications: 7 & 8.
Five Episodes (case studies) positioned throughout the text detail relevant issues for starting a Web-based business. Each Episode cites Amazon.com as a real world example, and then poses questions for consideration and discussion.
Career Boxes explain computer use in a range of employment settings.
Chapter Summaries follow popular "What It Is, What It Does, Why It's Important" format.
Two versions: Comprehensive (chapters 1-14), Core (chapters 1-8)
Clear, friendly writing style.
Hardware covered before software.
Thorough coverage of IS topics in chapters 9, 10, & 11.
Sarah Hutchinson has taught microcomputer applications through her company, Sarah Hutchinson & Associates. She has a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. 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.
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