C++: An Introduction to Computing

Joel Adams; Larry R. Nyhoff

ISBN 10: 0130914266 / ISBN 13: 9780130914262

Published by Prentice Hall, 2002

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Synopsis:

Appropriate for introductory Computer Science courses using C++ (CS1 with C++) and other introductory programming courses using C++.

The authors introduce key ideas behind computing with C++ and object-oriented programming in an intuitive and non-intimidating way. This text not only teaches text-based programming, but also graphical/internet programming. In addition, this text provides an introduction to computer science as a discipline.

About the Author:

Joel C. Adams received two B.S. degrees in Psychology and Computer Science in 1980 and 1984 from Geneva College. He continued his study of Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his M.S. in 1986 and his Ph.D. in 1988. Since 1989, Joel has taught at Calvin College, where he is a Professor of Computer Science. He has also been a visiting faculty member at North Carolina State University and a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Mauritus. He is co-author of the widely used book C++: An Introduction to Computing.

 

Larry R. Nyhoff earned his A.B. in Mathematics in 1960 from Calvin College and his M.S. in 1961 from the University of Michigan. Larry continued his study of Mathematics and received his Ph.D. in 1969 from Michigan State University. Hi is in his 37th year as a Professor at Calvin College and has aided in the development of the school’s computer science curriculum since its inception. In addition to authoring and co-authoring over 27 textbooks used worldwide, Larry is a professional member of ACM and SIGCSE.

Bibliographic Details

Title: C++: An Introduction to Computing
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket