Passages from the Life of a Philosopher (Paperback)

The mathematician and engineer Charles Babbage (1791 1871) is best remembered for his 'calculating machines', which are considered the forerunner of modern computers. Over the course of his life he wrote a number of books based on his scientific investigations, but in this volume, published in 1864, Babbage writes in a more personal vein. He points out at the beginning of the work that it 'does not aspire to the name of autobiography', though the chapters sketch out the contours of his life, beginning with his family, his childhood and formative years studying at Cambridge, and moving through various episodes in his scientific career. However, the work also diverges into his observations on other topics, as indicated by chapter titles such as 'Street Nuisances' and 'Wit'. Babbage's colourful recollections give an intimate portrait of the life of one of Britain's most influential inventors.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - Technology
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	September 2011
Authors:	Charles Babbage
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	516
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-03788-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Philosophy of mathematics Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering
LSN:	1-108-03788-7
Barcode:	9781108037884

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