Brief History of Computing

Name: Brief History of Computing
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ISBN: 9781447123583

ISBN-10: 1447123581

ISBN-13: 9781447123583

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Gerard O'Regan

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The history of computing has its origins at the outset of civilization, and the need for increasingly sophisticated calculations has grown as towns and communities evolved. This lively and fascinating text traces the key developments in computation from 3000 B.C. to the present day in an easy-to-follow and concise manner. Providing a comprehensive introduction to the most significant events and concepts in the history of computing, the book embarks upon a journey from ancient Egypt to modern times; taking in mechanical calculators, early digital computers, the first personal computers and 3G mobile phones, among other topics. This expanded and revised new edition also examines the evolution…

Book details

List price: $54.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Springer London, Limited
Publication date: 3/14/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 264
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.25" long x 0.27" tall
Weight: 1.188