Understanding Computers in a Changing Society

Deborah Morley has authored more than ten popular computer textbooks, including UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS: TODAY AND TOMORROW and UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY. Professor Morley earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Business Information Systems from California State University, Fresno. Today, she offers more than ten years of experience teaching at the college level.

• 1. Introduction to the World of Computers.2. A Closer Look at Hardware and Software.3. The Internet and the World Wide Web.4. Network and Internet Security.5. Computer Security and Privacy.6. Intellectual Property Rights and Ethics.7. Health, Access and the Environment.8. Emerging Technologies.