An Introduction to Computer Science Using Java
This is an introductory science book covering the essentials of programming, such as might be found in a book on a simpler programming language (Fortran, C or Pascal), while giving due emphasis to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0072323051
ISBN13:9780072323054
Release Date:December 2001
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
Length:784 Pages
Weight:2.60 lbs.
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Beginner's Guides Computer Science Computers Computers & Technology Education & Reference Engineering Introductory & Beginning Java Languages & Tools Mathematics Object-Oriented Design Programming Programming Languages Science & Math Software Software Design, Testing & Engineering Technology TextbooksCustomer Reviews
4 ratings
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This books covers both first and second yearconcepts in computer science, as well as a varietyof topics relevant to using Java. For an introductionto Java with minimal computer science, consult Deiteland Deitel. I would also recommend the book "DiscreteMathematics" by Rosen, or a similar book, to be usedin conjunction with this text. If you learn usingthis book or perhaps SICP by Abelson (used at MIT), you will be much better off in the long run than using aless rigorous approach.
Not such a bad book at all
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Of course, they talk about getting JDK from Sun website in the *preface*. If you want to start out on your own this book is a good place to do that. A page of minor errata is available from Kamin's website, which perhaps bothered previous readers. Good book with a conversational style.
A good book for its purpose ... to teach you about CS
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Don't be fooled by the Hawaiians ... this book is not as bad as the previous reviewers say it is, by any stretch of the imagination. Three professors from my school wrote this book (which, some would argue, biases me, but I've never met them...) and I must say, it is much better at teaching CS principles than the C++ book I had to read for my Intro to CS class at Eastern Illinois University. The author tries to make you think in a CS mindset, without going to fast or overloading you with Java particulars. Granted, I thought the book started out slowly, but as it got more advanced, it introduced topics at a good pace. Don't be mislead: This book is not for Java programming ... it's for introducing you to what a computer scientist does. And I think it does a great job at doing it.
This is a reasonably good CS1 textbook.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Many textbooks that try to teach intro cs using Java get distracted by Java syntax and miss some important conceptual material. This book does a pretty good job of covering what I think is the core of an intro cs class. One of its strengths is a series of Debugging Alerts that warn students about the most common errors. I used Lewis and Loftus' book in a previous semester and thought this book was much more readable.
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