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Decision Points: Boolean Logic for Computer Users and Beginning Online Searchers

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The principles remain unchanged, but the text is hopelessly outdated

This book is intended to teach the basics of Boolean Logic to young people.

The principles of Boolean Logic remain unchanged, but the examples in this book are hopelessly outdated. Most of the websites listed are long gone. Google isn't even mentioned.

And most search sites no longer require the user to have a solid understanding of Boolean Logic - which is most unfortunate, because Boolean Logic is key to understanding how computers work and how you can become a better researcher.

The text, as noted, is oriented toward young people. I found it dull (which is probably likely since I haven't been in a child in a lot of decades) and condescending. The latter quality, I think, would be picked up quickly by kids.

Fortunately, there are other texts available that are more current. Whether they provide young people with enough to get them interested in this valuable subject is unknown. I don't think this book does.

Jerry