Language and Computers

Language and Computers introduces students to the fundamentals of how computers are used to represent, process, and organize textual and spoken information. Concepts are grounded in real-world examples familiar to students' experiences of using language and computers in everyday life. A real-world introduction to the fundamentals of how computers process language, written specifically for the undergraduate audience, introducing key concepts from computational linguistics. Offers a comprehensive explanation of the problems computers face in handling natural language Covers a broad spectrum of language-related applications and issues, including major computer applications involving natural language and the social and ethical implications of these new developments The book focuses on real-world examples with which students can identify, using these to explore the technology and how it works Features "under-the-hood" sections that give greater detail on selected advanced topics, rendering the book appropriate for more advanced courses, or for independent study by the motivated reader.

ISBN:	9781405183055
Publisher:	Wiley
Imprint:	Wiley Blackwell
Published date:	05 Oct 2012
DEWEY:	410.285
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	208
Weight:	410g
Height:	243mm
Width:	172mm
Spine width:	13mm

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