Selected Papers on Computer Science: Volume 59 (CSLI Lecture Notes) - Softcover

Knuth, Donald E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1881526917 ISBN 13: 9781881526919

Publisher: The Center for the Study of Language and Information Publications, 1996

Synopsis

This anthology of essays from the inventor of literate programming is a survey of Donald Knuth's papers on computer science. Donald Knuth's influence in computer science ranges from the invention of literate programming to the development of the TeX programming language. One of the foremost figures in the field of mathematical sciences, his papers are widely referenced and stand as milestones of development over a wide range of topics. This collection focuses on Professor Knuth's published science papers that serve as accessible surveys of their subject matter. It includes articles on the history of computing, algorithms, numerical techniques, computational models, typesetting, and more. This book will be appreciated by students and researchers from a wide range of areas within computer science and mathematics.

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About the Author

Donald E. Knuth is one of the world's pre-eminent computer scientists, whose works have had a profound influence on the subject since the publication in 1968 of the first volume of The Art of Computer Programming. Knuth created TeX, a language for typesetting mathematical and scientific texts, and METAFONT, a computer software system for alphabet design. He is professor emeritus at Stanford University.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Center for the Study of Language and Information Publications
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1881526917
• ISBN 13: 9781881526919
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 286