Publisher's Synopsis
This text has two main parts - part 1 is a set of case studies which provide detailed descriptions of the use of computer systems in realistic situations and part 2 contains information chapters which provide the theoretical background. Both parts are cross-referenced via the index to help to relate theory to practice.;The text contains a collection of articles from newspapers and magazines which look at new developments and the social implications of computers. Points for further discussion are included with each article.;The book has been designed to cover most A and A/S level syllabuses in computing. It should also be useful for the Scottish Higher Grade exam and for BTEC courses.
