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Information Technology in Theory (Print on Demand)

Author(s): Pelin Aksoy

ISBN: 9788131517901

1st Edition

Copyright: 2012

India Release: 2012

₹1080

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 432

Trim Size: 279 X 216 mm

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Explore the expansive world of information technology (IT) with this innovative book that will engage as it educates. The purpose of Information Technology in Theory is threefold: to provide a comprehensive and engaging overview of cutting-edge information technologies, to identify and discuss the fundamental principles underlying these technologies, and to investigate the reciprocal relationship between these technologies and society. Unlike other books on the market that focus exclusively on either the non-technical, business aspects of IT or the technical, computer-focused aspects, this book presents technical information along with discussions of how this information plays a role in everyday business, economic, and social life. Using state-of-the-art technologies and real-world examples, coverage includes the fundamental principles of how computers work, the mathematical and physical properties underlying digital multimedia creation, networking technologies, and key social issues in network security. With this breadth of knowledge, readers will acquire a valuable framework for formulating their own opinions about the important issues that today's IT environment raises.

  • Grounded in the newest technologies, such as VoIP, streaming video, peer-to-peer file sharing, wikis, and broadband wireless Internet access, so readers can feel confident they are getting the most up-to-date information available
  • Coverage of current social issues includes identity theft, music sharing, and net neutrality, providing knowledge and examples that are relevant and meaningful
  • End-of-chapter exercises allow readers to test their comprehension of one topic before moving on to more advanced topics

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1: Introduction to Information Technology

2: Understanding the Digital Domain

3: Representing Numbers and Text in Binary

SECTION II: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING

4: Fundamentals of Computers

5: Software

SECTION III: CREATING DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA

6: Creating Digital Audio

7: Creating Digital Images and Video

SECTION IV: TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION

8: Fundamentals of Communication

9: Introduction to Fiber Optics

10: Wireless Communications

SECTION V: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKING

11: Local Area Networks

12: Wide Area Networks

13: Communication Protocols

14: Internet Architecture

15: Network Security

SECTION VI: TELEPHONY AND WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA

16: The Telephone System

17: Voice over IP

18: Wireless Multimedia

Pelin Aksoy; George Mason University

Laura DeNardis