About the book
The notion that \"thinking about computing is one of the most exciting things the human mind can do\" sets both The Little Schemer (formerly known as The Little LISPer) and its new companion volume, The Seasoned Schemer, apart from other books on LISP. The authors' enthusiasm for their subject is compelling as they present abstract concepts in a humorous and easy-to-grasp fashion. Together, these books will open new doors of thought to anyone who wants to find out what computing is really about. The Little Schemer introduces computing as an extension of arithmetic and algebra; things that everyone studies in grade school and high school. It introduces programs as recursive functions and briefly discusses the limits of what computers can do. The authors use the programming language Scheme, and interesting foods to illustrate these abstract ideas. The Seasoned Schemer informs the reader about additional dimensions of computing: functions as values, change of state, and exceptional cases. The Little LISPer has been a popular introduction to LISP for many years. It had appeared in French and Japanese. The Little Schemer and The Seasoned Schemer are worthy successors and will prove equally popular as textbooks for Scheme courses as well as companion texts for any complete introductory course in Computer Science.
Editions of The Little Schemer, fourth edition
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780262560993
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262303873
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262332545
Read an Excerpt
The notion that \"thinking about computing is one of the most exciting things the human mind can do\" sets both The Little Schemer (formerly known as The Little LISPer) and its new companion volume, The Seasoned Schemer, apart from other books on LISP. The authors' enthusiasm for their subject is compelling as they present abstract concepts in a humorous and easy-to-grasp fashion. Together, these books will open new doors of thought to anyone who wants to find out what computing is really about. The Little Schemer introduces computing as an extension of arithmetic and algebra; things that everyone studies in grade school and high school. It introduces programs as recursive functions and briefly discusses the limits of what computers can do. The authors use the programming language Scheme, and interesting foods to illustrate these abstract ideas. The Seasoned Schemer informs the reader about additional dimensions of computing: functions as values, change of state, and exceptional cases. The Little LISPer has been a popular introduction to LISP for many years. It had appeared in French and Japanese. The Little Schemer and The Seasoned Schemer are worthy successors and will prove equally popular as textbooks for Scheme courses as well as companion texts for any complete introductory course in Computer Science.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Schemer, fourth edition about?
The notion that \"thinking about computing is one of the most exciting things the human mind can do\" sets both The Little Schemer (formerly known as The Little LISPer) and its new companion volume, The Seasoned Schemer, apart from other books on LISP. The authors' enthusiasm for their subject is compelling as they present abstract concepts in a humorous and easy-to-grasp fashion. Together, these books will open new doors of thought to anyone who wants to find out what computing is really about. The Little Schemer introduces computing as an extension of arithmetic and algebra; things that everyone studies in grade school and high school. It introduces programs as recursive functions and briefly discusses the limits of what computers can do. The authors use the programming language Scheme, and interesting foods to illustrate these abstract ideas. The Seasoned Schemer informs the reader about additional dimensions of computing: functions as values, change of state, and exceptional cases. The Little LISPer has been a popular introduction to LISP for many years. It had appeared in French and Japanese. The Little Schemer and The Seasoned Schemer are worthy successors and will prove equally popular as textbooks for Scheme courses as well as companion texts for any complete introductory course in Computer Science.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Little Schemer, fourth edition?
Computing and Information Technology > Computer programming / software engineering > Programming and scripting languages: general
Where can I read a sample of The Little Schemer, fourth edition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780262560993
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Little Schemer, fourth edition?
Daniel P. Friedman, Matthias Felleisen
Who is the Publisher of the book The Little Schemer, fourth edition?
MIT Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Little Schemer, fourth edition is available as paperback(ISBN 9780262560993) and ebook(ISBN 9780262303873) and ebook(ISBN 9780262332545)
Where can I buy The Little Schemer, fourth edition online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy The Little Schemer, fourth edition from below
Where can I buy The Little Schemer, fourth edition?