Computer Sciences is part of the well-respected Macmillan Science Library franchise. This full color four volume set is organized in 4 separate thematic volumes covering the following topics: Foundations, Ideas and People: This volume covers the innovators and history of Computer Science in both theoretical developments and practical application of the discipline. Software and Hardware: This volume covers topics from system analysis and design to operating systems and parallel processing. Social Applications: From fashion design to meteorology, this volume covers how the use of computers impacts our everyday lives. Electronic Universe: This volume delves into the Internet and the interconnected, networked society. Also discussed in this volume are artificial intelligence, encryption, and mobile computing. - Publisher.