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A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python - (Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing) 2nd Edition by Mark J Johnson (Paperback)

A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python - (Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing) 2nd Edition by  Mark J Johnson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>This text provides a hands-on introduction to writing software in Python, with no prior programming experience required. It offers sections designed for approximately one class period each, and proceeds gradually from procedural to object-oriented design. Examples, exercises, and projects are included from diverse application domains.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python, Second Edition provides a hands-on and accessible introduction to writing software in Python, with no prior programming experience required.</p><p>The Second Edition was thoroughly reorganized and rewritten based on classroom experience to incorporate: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>A spiral approach, starting with turtle graphics, and then revisiting concepts in greater depth using numeric, textual, and image data</li> <p> </p> <li>Clear, concise explanations written for beginning students, emphasizing core principles</li> <p> </p> <li>A variety of accessible examples, focusing on key concepts</li> <p> </p> <li>Diagrams to help visualize new concepts</li> <p> </p> <li>New sections on recursion and exception handling, as well as an earlier introduction of lists, based on instructor feedback</li> </ul><p>The text offers sections designed for approximately one class period each, and proceeds gradually from procedural to object-oriented design. Examples, exercises, and projects are included from diverse application domains, including finance, biology, image processing, and textual analysis. It also includes a brief How-To sections that introduce optional topics students may be interested in exploring.</p><p>The text is written to be read, making it a good fit in flipped classrooms. Designed for either classroom use or self-study, all example programs and solutions to odd-numbered exercises (except for projects) are available at: http: //www.central.edu/go/conciseintro/. <p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Mark J. Johnson</strong> is professor of computer science and mathematics at Central College in Pella, Iowa, where he holds the Ruth and Marvin Denekas Endowed Chair in Science and Humanities. Mark is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Ph.D., mathematics) and St. Olaf College. He is the author of <i>A Concise Introduction to Data Structures using Java</i>, also published by Chapman & Hall/CRC Press.</p>

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