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Demystifying Computation: A Hands-On Introduction

AUTHOR Syropoulos, Apostolos
PUBLISHER World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd (06/01/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Problem solving in computing is referred to as computational thinking. The theory behind this concept is challenging in its technicalities, yet simple in its ideas. This book introduces the theory of computation from its inception to current form of complexity; from explanations of how the field of computer science was formed using classical ideas in mathematics by Gödel, to conceptualization of the Turing Machine, to its more recent innovations in quantum computation, hypercomputation, vague computing and natural computing. It describes the impact of these in relation to academia, business and wider society, providing a sound theoretical basis for its practical application.Written for accessibility, Demystifying Computation provides the basic knowledge needed for non-experts in the field, undergraduate computer scientists and students of information and communication technology and software development.
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ISBN-13: 9781786342652
ISBN-10: 1786342650
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 216
Carton Quantity: 34
Product Dimensions: 6.20 x 0.70 x 9.30 inches
Weight: 1.10 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index
Country of Origin: SG
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BISAC Categories
Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General
Computers | Information Theory
Computers | Computer Science
Dewey Decimal: 004
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016045892
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Problem solving in computing is referred to as computational thinking. The theory behind this concept is challenging in its technicalities, yet simple in its ideas. This book introduces the theory of computation from its inception to current form of complexity; from explanations of how the field of computer science was formed using classical ideas in mathematics by Gödel, to conceptualization of the Turing Machine, to its more recent innovations in quantum computation, hypercomputation, vague computing and natural computing. It describes the impact of these in relation to academia, business and wider society, providing a sound theoretical basis for its practical application.Written for accessibility, Demystifying Computation provides the basic knowledge needed for non-experts in the field, undergraduate computer scientists and students of information and communication technology and software development.
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Author: Syropoulos, Apostolos
Apostolos Syropoulos is a computer scientist. He has been instrumental in the spread of TeX and other related document preparation tools inside and outside Greece and is currently working as a computer educator.
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