Careers for the Twenty-First Century - Computer Technology [Hardcover]

Patrice Cassedy (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Careers for the Twenty-First Century

How will job opportunities in this popular field evolve in the 21st century? An inside look at the work of those who make computers useful and accessible to businesses and consumers through computer engineering, systems analysis, programming, technical support, and web page design. (20040401)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7-10–It is hard to imagine a duller treatment of an interesting topic. The book is filled with what appear to be stock, black-and-white photos from the '80s and '90s. In the chapter on video-game designers, there is a picture of the designer of the original Game Boy System and a generic photo of a woman playing a game on her home computer. While the layout is not appealing, the content is. The writing style is professional and touches on topics such as the creative process, companies with casual work environments, and how to find job satisfaction, as well as standard information concerning career outlook and growth, projected earnings, etc. Cassedy does not cover as much material as the "Careers in Focus" series (Ferguson), but this book is more appropriate for junior high readers.–Scott La Counte, Anaheim Public Library, CA
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Review

"Relatively mature, fairly definitive descriptions and delineations of the various careers-within-careers, this is an excellent overview."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal )

"Takes an inside look at the work of those who make computers useful and accessible to businesses and consumers through computer engineering, systems analysis, programming, technical support, and web page design."
--Books and More for Growing Minds (April 2004) (Books and More for Growing Minds )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (March 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560068965
• ISBN-13: 978-1560068969
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,668,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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