Introduction To Computer Science

Information theory is concerned with the problem of how to measure changes in information or knowledge content. It is based on the fact that we can represent our experience by the use of symbols like the alphabet, pictures, etc. But since the establishement of classical information and communication theory in the 1940's no body has succeeded in stating a geneal definition of the concept of information. As a result of the common place definition where information is seen as the opposite to noise, or as non meaning is omitted.
About Author :
John Jacob passed his Msc. in computer science from Madras University in Tamil Nadu. Jacob later got a training in the use of computers in Chicago in U.S.A. Jacob is consultant to many multinations working in India. He has contributed articles to reputed Journals of India and abroad. Jacob trains employees of various governmental and non-governmental institutions in the use of computers and is advisor to many state government in India.
Contents :
Preface The Emergence of Holistic Thinking Basic Ideas of Genral Systems Theory A Selection of System Theories Information and Communication Theory Some Theories of Brain and Mind Artificial Intelligence and Life Decision Making and Decision Aids Information Some of the Systems Methodologies The Future of Systems Theory