An Introduction to Computer Science Using C [Paperback]

Maurice Eggen (Author), Roger Eggen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1994

This text is intended for an introductory course in computer science. The authors present a conceptual introduction to key concepts and methodologies of computer science. C is the language of instruction, and is integrated only as needed to highlight points and demonstrate concepts throughout the text. In addition to numerous exercises, laboratory activities are incorporated into each Chapter (after Chapter 1), leading students through an experimental approach to the concepts and techniques covered in the text.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Pws Pub Co (January 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534938884
• ISBN-13: 978-0534938888
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,178,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good and concise C programming text, November 14, 2003

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Gerard J. Sagliocca "gerard_socialcritic" (schenectady, ny United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to Computer Science Using C (Paperback)

I was searching for a good first crisply written text on C Programming besides the mammoth, densely written C text by Deitel & Deitel whose binding even fall apart after a few weeks.

I had a big problem grasping Link Lists. But this text, as I had expected from having used it before on Recursion concept, did the trick. I was up and running in about an hour.

You will not be disappointed if you spend a few days reading it. The dividends quickly follow.

Looking it up on amazon.com, I'm now just surprised that the authors have not issued new editions to take care of a few cosmetic and appearance aspects. For example, when the authors show code, they separate the various parts of the code with a block of astericks. But astericks are used to show Comments Statements too; thus, using astericks again to show separation may be a bit much, to the average reader who does not want extraneous clutter on their pages.

Good luck.

Gerard J. Sagliocca, P.E.
Albany, New York (United States)