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Giants of Computing - A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Pioneers (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013) Loot Price: R2,340
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Giants of Computing - A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Pioneers (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)

Gerard O'Regan

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It has been upon the shoulders of giants that the modern world has been forged. This accessible compendium presents an insight into the great minds responsible for the technology which has transformed our lives. Each pioneer is introduced with a brief biography, followed by a concise account of their key contributions to their discipline. The selection covers a broad spread of historical and contemporary figures from theoreticians to entrepreneurs, highlighting the richness of the field of computing. Suitable for the general reader, this concise and easy-to-read reference will be of interest to anyone curious about the inspiring men and women who have shaped the field of computer science.

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Imprint: Springer London
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: August 2015
First published: 2013
Authors: Gerard O'Regan
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 306
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
ISBN-13: 978-1-4471-6226-1
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Computing & IT > Computer programming > Programming languages > General
Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > General
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LSN: 1-4471-6226-9
Barcode: 9781447162261

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