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This latest edition of the well-respected Computers and Technology in a Changing Society is now based on the Understanding Computers textbook. It includes eight chapters covering an overview of computers, hardware, and software, plus six full chapters covering societal issues such as security, privacy, ethics, intellectual property rights, health, the environment, and other important issues related to computers and consumers today. This text also includes additional society-oriented projects, such as a "Balancing Act" and "Ethics in Action" activities.

Introduction to the World of Computers
A Closer Look at Hardware and Software
The Internet and World Wide Web
Network and Internet Security
Computer Security and Privacy
Intellectual Property Rights and Ethics
Health , Access and the Environment
Emerging Technologies
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Understanding Computers in a Changing Society

Understanding Computers in a Changing Society

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