Lisa C Kaczmarczyk

Computers and Society

Computing for Good

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Using case studies and examples from the arts, humanities, social science, engineering, and technology, this unique and innovative textbook explores the ubiquitous role of computing and its uses throughout society. To engage students, the text draws on socially relevant topics, such as Internet Voting, Poverty Alleviation, Social Computing and Modeling, Technology in Healthcare, and more. It includes motivating exercises, questions, and project suggestions. A supplementary website will be provided. Check out the author 's blog at http: //computing4society.blogspot.com

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 314
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Januar 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9781439810880
• ISBN-10: 1439810885
• Artikelnr.: 29943693

Autorenporträt

Lisa C. Kaczmarczyk is currently an external evaluator on National Science Foundation-funded research projects. She has over 18 years of experience teaching and researching applied learning theory in computer science education. Dr. Kaczmarczyk is a member of the ACM Education Council and an associate editor of ACM Inroads. She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, master's degrees from the University of Oregon and Northeastern University, and a B.A. from Tufts University. You can access her blog at http://computing4society.blogspot.com

Inhaltsangabe

Poverty Alleviation in the Remote Peruvian Andes. Improving Patient Care
with Digital Image Management. Internet Voting for Overseas Citizens.
Social Networking and Computer Modeling Aid Sea Turtles. Best Practice
Recommendations in Children's Medical Care. Protecting Lives Using the
Results of Earthquake Modeling. When Following Your Passion Means Forming
Your Own Business.