In this volume, the Committee on the Fundamentals of Computer Science defines the essential character of computer science, describes its methods and modes of research, and clarifies the nature of the computer science research underlying information technology breakthroughs. The 23 essays review the
Computer Science: Reflections On The Field, Reflections From Field
β Scribed by Committee on the Fundamentals of Computer Science: Challenges and Opportunities
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 217
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Computer Science: Reflections on the Field, Reflections from the Field provides a concise characterization of key ideas that lie at the core of computer science (CS) research. The book offers a description of CS research recognizing the richness and diversity of the field. It brings together two dozen essays on diverse aspects of CS research, their motivation and results. By describing in accessible form computer scienceβs intellectual character, and by conveying a sense of its vibrancy through a set of examples, the book aims to prepare readers for what the future might hold and help to inspire CS researchers in its creation.
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