Assembler Language Programming for IBM and IBM Compatible Computers [Formerly 370/360 Assembler Language Programming] [Paperback]

Nancy Stern (Author), Alden Sager (Author), Robert A. Stern (Author)

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Publication Date: January 24, 1986 | ISBN-10: 0471886572 | ISBN-13: 978-0471886570 | Edition: 2

Presents a comprehensive business-oriented approach to teaching assembly language programming on IBM and IBM-compatible computers, geared towards freshman and sophomores majoring in data processing or computer science. Rich in student aids including self-evaluation quizzes, chapter objectives, exercises, and chapter summaries.

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Presents a comprehensive business-oriented approach to teaching assembly language programming on IBM and IBM-compatible computers, geared towards freshman and sophomores majoring in data processing or computer science. Rich in student aids including self-evaluation quizzes, chapter objectives, exercises, and chapter summaries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (January 24, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471886572
• ISBN-13: 978-0471886570
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,190,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Languages & Tools > Assembly Language Programming

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beginners Level, 20 years out of date, November 12, 1997

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William E. Ferreira (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Assembler Language Programming for IBM and IBM Compatible Computers [Formerly 370/360 Assembler Language Programming] (Paperback)

Few, if any, are learning 370 Assembler Language today; those looking for a book on the topic are primarily interested in a reference with substantive examples. This is a very basic manual that does not include instructions that have been around for close to two decades: e.g. CLCL, MVCL. It is misleading for the publisher to indicate it was updated in 1986 when little more than the title was changed.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not perfect, but very helpful, July 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Assembler Language Programming for IBM and IBM Compatible Computers [Formerly 370/360 Assembler Language Programming] (Paperback)

So it doesn't have MVCL or CLCL! The beginner doesn't need those instructions right away. I would recommend this text as a good one for the beginning student....if you want more detail, there are plenty of books available. I didn't know ANY assembler, and this was the only text I used to learn it...and I'm doing just fine. You can learn more difficult instructions from the IBM principles of operations manual.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Out of date and very simplistic, December 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Assembler Language Programming for IBM and IBM Compatible Computers [Formerly 370/360 Assembler Language Programming] (Paperback)

I concur with the other reviewer of this publication. I had to use this text to attempt to teach Assembler, I was mortified. This text is so out of date that it is almost inapplicable today. The instruction reference is for IBM's System 360. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK.