Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 2nd Edition

Few students studying computer science or computer engineering will ever have the opportunity to build a computer system. On the other hand, most students will be required to use and program computers on a near daily basis.
Computer Systems: A Programmerâ?™s Perspective introduces the important and enduring concepts that underlie computer systems by showing how these ideas affect the correctness, performance, and utility of application programs. The texts hands-on approach (including a comprehensive set of labs) helps students understand the â?œunder-the-hoodâ? operation of a modern computer system and prepares them for future courses in systems topics such as compilers, computer architecture, operating systems, and networking.