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Giants of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Pioneers

By Gerard O’Regan (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag London
Year
2013
ISBN
978-1-4471-5339-9, 978-1-4471-5340-5
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4471-5340-5
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4357321 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
306\297
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-29 20:56:04
CompilersHistory of Computing; History of Science; ArtificiInterpreters

Description

It has been upon the shoulders of giants that the modern world has been forged. This accessible compendium presents an insight into the great minds responsible for the technology which has transformed our lives. Each pioneer is introduced with a brief biography, followed by a concise account of their key contributions to their discipline. The selection covers a broad spread of historical and contemporary figures from theoreticians to entrepreneurs, highlighting the richness of the field of computing. Suitable for the general reader, this concise and easy-to-read reference will be of interest to anyone curious about the inspiring men and women who have shaped the field of computer science.

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