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The Computer - A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World (Hardcover)
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The Computer - A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World (Hardcover)
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This book, aimed at general readers, covers the entirety of
computing history from antiquity to the present, placing the story
of computing into the broader context of politics, economics,
society, and more. Computers dominate the world we live in, and
this book describes how we got here. The Computer: A Brief History
of the Machine That Changed the World covers topics from early
efforts at mathematical computation back in ancient times, such as
the abacus and the Antikythera device, through Babbage's Difference
Engine and the Hollerith Tabulating Machines of the 19th century,
to the eventual invention of the modern computer during World War
II and its aftermath. The scope of the text reaches into the modern
day, with chapters on social media and the influence of computers
and technology on recent elections. The information in this book,
perfect for readers new to the topic or those looking to delve into
the history of computers in greater detail, can be accessed both
chronologically and topically. With chapters focusing on larger
time periods as well as shorter subsections covering specific
people and topics, this book is designed to make the history of
computing as approachable as possible. Includes 10 chapters
covering topics from antiquity to the present day Tells the stories
of those who made computing happen as well as specific inventions
Prioritizes the contextualization of scientific information in
order to make it more accessible to readers interested in politics,
economics, sociology, and more Offers a glimpse into how computing
will continue to progress and what that progress might look like in
the future
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