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Computer Technology Innovators
This volume presents biographies of over 120 individuals who had an innovative impact on the development of computer technology, culminating with the advent of the Internet, including the Dot Com Era and beyond, with an emphasis on early pioneers, such as inventors and engineers, and influential founders and executives of computer companies. This content details the lives of these innovators in the area of computer technology and business, with accompanying sidebars describing the company, organization, online service, or website that they founded, for which they worked, or with which they are affiliated. (Examples would include IBM, Microsoft, Xerox, Oracle Corporation, Apple, Atari, Dell, Intel, Texas Instruments, Hewlett-Packard, Adobe, and Gateway) In particular, sidebars will describe why the company was influential. Each article will also have an accompanying photo. The Innovators series follows the model of previous Great Lives sets and offers an international focus.
427 pages, ebook
First published February 22, 2013
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November 19, 2015
Salem Press. (2013). Computer technology innovators. Ipswich, Massachusetts: Salem Press, a division of EBSCO Publishing, Grey House Publishing.
Citation by: Mary K Smith
Type of Reference: Bibliographical Reference
Content/Scope: Contains more than 120 biographies of innovators in the world of computers and technology. Biographies include well-known figures such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, and also include biographies of lesser-known individuals. Reference also contains biographies of Internet company developers such as Mark Zuckerberg.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Reference is unbiased and not sexist or racist.
Arrangement/Presentation: Reference is arranged in alphabetically essays of innovators. Reference also includes black and white sketches instead of images.
Relation to other works: There are not many other biographical reference books that center around people in the world of science and technology.
Accesibility/Diversity: This reference would be great for a student interested in science or technology or enrolled in a STEM class. The narrative writing will keep the students engaged.
Cost: $95
Professional Review: Editors of Press. Computer Technology Innovators. (2013). School Library Journal. Retrieved from: http://www.slj.com/2013/10/reviews/re...
Citation by: Mary K Smith
Type of Reference: Bibliographical Reference
Content/Scope: Contains more than 120 biographies of innovators in the world of computers and technology. Biographies include well-known figures such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, and also include biographies of lesser-known individuals. Reference also contains biographies of Internet company developers such as Mark Zuckerberg.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Reference is unbiased and not sexist or racist.
Arrangement/Presentation: Reference is arranged in alphabetically essays of innovators. Reference also includes black and white sketches instead of images.
Relation to other works: There are not many other biographical reference books that center around people in the world of science and technology.
Accesibility/Diversity: This reference would be great for a student interested in science or technology or enrolled in a STEM class. The narrative writing will keep the students engaged.
Cost: $95
Professional Review: Editors of Press. Computer Technology Innovators. (2013). School Library Journal. Retrieved from: http://www.slj.com/2013/10/reviews/re...
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Biographic Reference
Content/Scope-gives entries on internet and technology innovators from 1957-2012. 414 pages
Authority/Bias- essays are written by different authors/experts with a social and business focus rather than purely technological.
Accessibility/Diversity- strong global/cross gender focus
Presentation- Alphabetic essays on individuals who contributed to the development of the internet. Appealing to math, science and technology enthusiasts. Illustrations and sidebars.
Relation to other titles- the only title focusing on technological innovators, may be of interest t students considering careers in math, science or technology.
Timeliness/Permanence - technology and innovation are only becoming more integral to student lives. This will provide a perspective to the pioneers of the industry. Purchase includes free online access to content.
Cost- $95 hardcover
http://www.booksinprint.com.libsrv.wk...
Biographic Reference
Content/Scope-gives entries on internet and technology innovators from 1957-2012. 414 pages
Authority/Bias- essays are written by different authors/experts with a social and business focus rather than purely technological.
Accessibility/Diversity- strong global/cross gender focus
Presentation- Alphabetic essays on individuals who contributed to the development of the internet. Appealing to math, science and technology enthusiasts. Illustrations and sidebars.
Relation to other titles- the only title focusing on technological innovators, may be of interest t students considering careers in math, science or technology.
Timeliness/Permanence - technology and innovation are only becoming more integral to student lives. This will provide a perspective to the pioneers of the industry. Purchase includes free online access to content.
Cost- $95 hardcover
http://www.booksinprint.com.libsrv.wk...
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