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The Resource Origins and foundations of computing : in cooperation with Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, Friedrich L. Bauer ; with editorial assistance from Norbert Ryska

Origins and foundations of computing : in cooperation with Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, Friedrich L. Bauer ; with editorial assistance from Norbert Ryska

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Summary
The book examines how intellectual developments in logic and mathematics were gradually matched by technical solutions in first mechanics and then electronics, and how the resulting machines found application in engineering, science and business. The author was among the pioneers of computing science, and he offers a personal and distinctive view of the key developments and personalities in this engaging history. The book will be of interest to computer scientists and electronics engineers, and to readers who are fascinated by the history of technology
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 online resource (viii, 142 pages)
Contents
  • Preamble
  • Numerical Calculations
  • Calculations Using Symbols
  • After 1890: In Thrall to Mechanical and Electromechanical Devices
  • After 1935: Formal Languages and Algorithms, "Universal Machines" and Electronic Solutions
  • After 1960: Informatics Begins to Take Shape
  • Conclusion
  • Index
  • Index of Figures
  • Selected Reading
Isbn
9783642029929
Instance
Label
Origins and foundations of computing : in cooperation with Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum
Title
Origins and foundations of computing
Title remainder
in cooperation with Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum
Statement of responsibility
Friedrich L. Bauer ; with editorial assistance from Norbert Ryska
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
The book examines how intellectual developments in logic and mathematics were gradually matched by technical solutions in first mechanics and then electronics, and how the resulting machines found application in engineering, science and business. The author was among the pioneers of computing science, and he offers a personal and distinctive view of the key developments and personalities in this engaging history. The book will be of interest to computer scientists and electronics engineers, and to readers who are fascinated by the history of technology
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GW5XE
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1924-
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Bauer, Friedrich Ludwig
Dewey number
004.09
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
QA76.17
LC item number
.B37 2010
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum
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  • Computer science
  • Computer science
  • Computer Science
  • Informatique
  • Computer science
Label
Origins and foundations of computing : in cooperation with Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, Friedrich L. Bauer ; with editorial assistance from Norbert Ryska
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Preamble -- Numerical Calculations -- Calculations Using Symbols -- After 1890: In Thrall to Mechanical and Electromechanical Devices -- After 1935: Formal Languages and Algorithms, "Universal Machines" and Electronic Solutions -- After 1960: Informatics Begins to Take Shape -- Conclusion -- Index -- Index of Figures -- Selected Reading
Control code
567364146
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (viii, 142 pages)
Form of item
online
Isbn
9783642029929
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other control number
10.1007/978-3-642-02992-9.
Other physical details
illustrations
http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
978-3-642-02991-2
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)567364146
Label
Origins and foundations of computing : in cooperation with Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, Friedrich L. Bauer ; with editorial assistance from Norbert Ryska
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Preamble -- Numerical Calculations -- Calculations Using Symbols -- After 1890: In Thrall to Mechanical and Electromechanical Devices -- After 1935: Formal Languages and Algorithms, "Universal Machines" and Electronic Solutions -- After 1960: Informatics Begins to Take Shape -- Conclusion -- Index -- Index of Figures -- Selected Reading
Control code
567364146
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (viii, 142 pages)
Form of item
online
Isbn
9783642029929
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other control number
10.1007/978-3-642-02992-9.
Other physical details
illustrations
http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
978-3-642-02991-2
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)567364146

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