Computer Science Subject Guide

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

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Collins Dictionary of Computing

A straightforward alphabetical dictionary of computer terminology. You can either search for the term of your choice or you can use the alphabetical browse feature to move through the entries until you see what you want.

Computer Science and Communications Dictionary (2001)

Dictionary of Communications Technology: Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations

Great dictionary of communications technology, including definitions of standards and common communications acronyms. You can either search for the term of your choice or you can use the alphabetical browse feature to move through the entries until you see what you want.

Encyclopedia of Algorithms

Encyclopedia of Biometrics (2009)

Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science (2009)

Encyclopedia of Cryptography and Security (2005)

Encyclopedia of Database Systems (2009)

Encyclopedia of Optimization (2009)

McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of science & technology, 9th edition More info

Wiley encyclopedia of electrical and electronics engineering

A comprehensive reference work, with articles written and reviewed by an international group of engineers with academic or research affiliations. The entries are grouped into 64 broad categories such as solid-state circuits, fuzzy systems, and medical imaging. Mathematical explanations, tables, and graphics illustrate the articles.

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