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The Making of a New Science - A Personal Journey Through the Early Years of Theoretical Computer Science (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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The Making of a New Science - A Personal Journey Through the Early Years of Theoretical Computer Science (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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This book explains the development of theoretical computer science
in its early stages, specifically from 1965 to 1990. The author is
among the pioneers of theoretical computer science, and he guides
the reader through the early stages of development of this new
discipline. He explains the origins of the field, arising from
disciplines such as logic, mathematics, and electronics, and he
describes the evolution of the key principles of computing in
strands such as computability, algorithms, and programming. But
mainly it's a story about people - pioneers with diverse
backgrounds and characters came together to overcome philosophical
and institutional challenges and build a community. They
collaborated on research efforts, they established schools and
conferences, they developed the first related university courses,
they taught generations of future researchers and practitioners,
and they set up the key publications to communicate and archive
their knowledge. The book is a fascinating insight into the field
as it existed and evolved, it will be valuable reading for anyone
interested in the history of computing.
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