A Brief History of Computing

Nonfiction, Computers, General Computing, Reference, Science & Nature, Science
Cover of the book A Brief History of Computing by Gerard O'Regan, Springer London
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gerard O'Regan ISBN: 9781447123590
Publisher: Springer London Publication: March 5, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Gerard O'Regan
ISBN: 9781447123590
Publisher: Springer London
Publication: March 5, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This lively and fascinating text traces the key developments in computation – from 3000 B.C. to the present day – in an easy-to-follow and concise manner. Topics and features: ideal for self-study, offering many pedagogical features such as chapter-opening key topics, chapter introductions and summaries, exercises, and a glossary; presents detailed information on major figures in computing, such as Boole, Babbage, Shannon, Turing, Zuse and Von Neumann; reviews the history of software engineering and of programming languages, including syntax and semantics; discusses the progress of artificial intelligence, with extension to such key disciplines as philosophy, psychology, linguistics, neural networks and cybernetics; examines the impact on society of the introduction of the personal computer, the World Wide Web, and the development of mobile phone technology; follows the evolution of a number of major technology companies, including IBM, Microsoft and Apple.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This lively and fascinating text traces the key developments in computation – from 3000 B.C. to the present day – in an easy-to-follow and concise manner. Topics and features: ideal for self-study, offering many pedagogical features such as chapter-opening key topics, chapter introductions and summaries, exercises, and a glossary; presents detailed information on major figures in computing, such as Boole, Babbage, Shannon, Turing, Zuse and Von Neumann; reviews the history of software engineering and of programming languages, including syntax and semantics; discusses the progress of artificial intelligence, with extension to such key disciplines as philosophy, psychology, linguistics, neural networks and cybernetics; examines the impact on society of the introduction of the personal computer, the World Wide Web, and the development of mobile phone technology; follows the evolution of a number of major technology companies, including IBM, Microsoft and Apple.

More books from Springer London

Cover of the book Small Wind Turbines by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopedics by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Conquering Complexity by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Paediatric Pathology by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Beyond World-Class Productivity by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Python Programming Fundamentals by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Control of Fuel Cell Power Systems by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Investment in Energy Assets Under Uncertainty by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Body Sensor Networks by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Micro-scaled Products Development via Microforming by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Middleware Solutions for the Internet of Things by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book End of Life Care in Neurological Disease by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Mathematics for Computer Graphics by Gerard O'Regan
Cover of the book Dermatology in Clinical Practice by Gerard O'Regan
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy