The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 750 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture delve into the intricate workings of the various components required for digital information processing. This comprehensive title presents computing systems as a hierarchical structure, commencing with low-level hardware and gradually ascending to higher-level software. By adopting a bottom-up approach, the book fosters a deep understanding of how organization and architecture concepts are applied in the real world. Through real-world examples and practical applications, students are encouraged to cultivate a holistic perspective of the significance of these concepts within the computing domain. In addition to aligning with the ACM/IEEE guidelines for computer organization and architecture, the text offers a comprehensive exploration of the inner workings of a modern digital computer. It achieves this through an integrated presentation of fundamental concepts and principles, providing readers with a comprehensive grasp of the field. Notably, the Fifth Edition of Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture has been honored with the prestigious William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award (McGuffey) from the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA). This award recognizes textbooks and learning materials that have consistently demonstrated excellence and enduring value over time.

Weight: 1238g
Dimension: 188 x 232 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781284259438
Edition number: 6 ed