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Engines of the Mind, A History of the Computer
1984, Norton, NY. Hardcover, 352 pages, b&w photo gallery. At the time of publication, the author was a writer and lecturer at Stanford University. He was part of the team that won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Three Mile Island episode. There have been numerous books on the history of the computer. Here's an essential one, brilliantly presented, with specific chapters Herman Hollerith, Charles Babbage, Eckert and Mauchly, Ciphers, Von Neumann, UNIVAC, and much more.
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First published February 1, 1984
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July 2, 2015
If you're looking for a simplified overview of computer development and it's founding scientists works and a really in depth view of egos within the computing world, look no further than here!
The title and back plate of the book is a little more than a bit misleading about what this book is about. it's not so much about computers as it is about conspiracy, pride, and telling the story from a few of a select few early computer scientists and engineers. I wasn't impressed, but I can't say I didn't learn anything either.
The title and back plate of the book is a little more than a bit misleading about what this book is about. it's not so much about computers as it is about conspiracy, pride, and telling the story from a few of a select few early computer scientists and engineers. I wasn't impressed, but I can't say I didn't learn anything either.
September 20, 2012
Really enjoyed this book. I ought to read it again to refresh my memory on all the great stories.
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