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Computers occupy our attention because they seem to do many things that people do: they manipulate symbols that have meaning; they store information; they answer questions; they participate in the decision-making process; they compute. Computers seem to possess an "intelligence" not found in other machines, and they play an increasingly important role in our society. As responsible citizens, it is important to understand (1) the development of information processing, (2) the basic concepts of computer hardware and software, (3) the social impact of computer usage, and (4) the way in which computers are applied. The purpose of this book is to present information on those topics to those with liberal arts, social science, education, health science, and humanities backgrounds. The book is designed for use in introductory one-semester or one-quarter course. No mathematical or information-processing background is required or assumed; this book can be used without using computers.
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The Arch of Titus: From Jerusalem to Rome—and Back explores the shifting meanings and significance of the Arch of Titus from the Jewish War of 66–74 CE to the present—for Romans, Christians and especially for Jews.
An insider's view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.
When the volcano Tambora erupted in Indonesia in 1815, as many as 100,000 people perished as a result of the blast and an ensuing famine caused by the destruction of rice fields on Sumbawa and neighboring islands. Gases and dust particles ejected into the atmosphere changed weather patterns around the world, resulting in the infamous ''year without a summer'' in North America, food riots in Europe, and a widespread cholera epidemic. And the gloomy weather inspired Mary Shelley to write the gothic novel Frankenstein. This book tells the story of nine such epic volcanic events, explaining the related geology for the general reader and exploring the myriad ways in which the earth's volcanism ha...
Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA)