[prog] re the difference between various types of programming languauges, oo, logic etc

[Guru -]

I know this list is for programming discussion only, and this post may be a 
little out of line.
If it is in the wrong area of linuxchix please tell me where I would send 
this post to.

My question is with regard to the different types of programming languauges, 
oo, logic etc.

What's the difference? Why would you use a particular type over another? (or 
learn a particular type over another for that matter :)).

I had a look for an online document but didn't find one.

I have currently learnt one language (python) which can do OO programming or 
functional programming (is think that's correct....).
I am currently learning C. Which is a procedural language....
I don't fully understand the difference between a procedural and functional 
programming language.....
Also what is a declarative or logic programming language (eg. prolog)..
And lisp....that's a functional language isn't it?

I'm just wondering if someone could point me to a resource which explains 
the differences....

Thanks




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