{"product_id":"understanding-the-digital-world-what-you-need-to-know-about-computers-the-internet-privacy-and-security-second-edition","title":"Understanding the Digital World: What You Need to Know about Computers, the Internet, Privacy, and Security, Second Edition","description":"A brand-new edition of the popular introductory textbook that explores how computer hardware, software, and networks work\n\nComputers are everywhere. Some are highly visible, in laptops, tablets, cell phones, and smart watches. But most are invisible, like those in appliances, cars, medical equipment, transportation systems, power grids, and weapons. We never see the myriad computers that quietly collect, share, and sometimes leak personal data about us. Governments and companies increasingly use computers to monitor what we do. Social networks and advertisers know more about us than we should be comfortable with. Criminals have all-too-easy access to our data. Do we truly understand the power of computers in our world?\n\nIn this updated edition of Understanding the Digital World, Brian Kernighan explains how computer hardware, software, and networks work. Topics include how computers are built and how they compute; what programming is; how the Internet and web operate; and how all of these affect security, privacy, property, and other important social, political, and economic issues. Kernighan touches on fundamental ideas from computer science and some of the inherent limitations of computers, and new sections in the book explore Python programming, big data, machine learning, and much more. Numerous color illustrations, notes on sources for further exploration, and a glossary explaining technical terms and buzzwords are included.\n\nUnderstanding the Digital World is a must-read for readers of all backgrounds who want to know more about computers and communications.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0691219109\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UMYP009AYP_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Kernighan, Brian W.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43834437632061,"sku":"31UMYP009AYP_ns","price":11.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0691219109-0.jpg?v=1792185119","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/understanding-the-digital-world-what-you-need-to-know-about-computers-the-internet-privacy-and-security-second-edition","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}