Synopsis
This Third Edition is the first English-language edition of the award-winning Meilensteine der Rechentechnik; illustrated in full color throughout in two volumes. The Third Edition is devoted to both analog and digital computing devices, as well as the world's most magnificient historical automatons and select scientific instruments (employed in astronomy, surveying, time measurement, etc.). It also features detailed instructions for analog and digital mechanical calculating machines and instruments, and is the only such historical book with comprehensive technical glossaries of terms not found in print or in online dictionaries. The book also includes a very extensive bibliography based on the literature of numerous countries around the world.
Meticulously researched, the author conducted a worldwide survey of science, technology and art museums with their main holdings of analog and digital calculating and computing machines and devices, historical automatons and selected scientific instruments in order to describe a broad range of masterful technical achievements. Also covering the history of mathematics and computer science, this work documents the cultural heritage of technology as well.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Herbert Bruderer is a lecturer (retired) in the Department of Computer Science of the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zurich and a historian of technology. He is the author of numerous books and has been awarded several prizes.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing
Stock Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing,
Seller: Romtrade Corp., STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide. Seller Inventory # ABBB-24845
Stock Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing,
Seller: Basi6 International, Irving, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service. Seller Inventory # ABEOCT25-276040
Stock Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing,
Seller: SMASS Sellers, IRVING, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New Original US Edition. Customer service! Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # SNTA-24845
Stock Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing
Seller: Basi6 International, Irving, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service. Seller Inventory # ABEOCT25-14520
Stock Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26376878027
Stock Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 369167380
Buy New
£ 407.10
£ 6.50 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing
Published by
Springer International Publishing, 2021
ISBN 10: 3030409732
ISBN 13: 9783030409739
New
Hardcover
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Most comprehensive book on the history of computing, consisting of two volumes encompassing some 2,000 pages, with more than 700 illustrations (some 280 of which are new to this edition) and over 150 tables (about 50 of which are new to this edition). Seller Inventory # 436542471
Buy New
£ 389.16
£ 41.74 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 18376878017
Seller Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing
ISBN 10: 3030409732
ISBN 13: 9783030409739
New
Hardcover
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This Third Edition is the first English-language edition of the award-winning Meilensteine der Rechentechnik; illustrated in full color throughout in two volumes. The Third Edition is devoted to both analog and digital computing devices, as well as the world's most magnificient historical automatons and select scientific instruments (employed in astronomy, surveying, time measurement, etc.). It also features detailed instructions for analog and digital mechanical calculating machines and instruments, and is the only such historical book with comprehensive technical glossaries of terms not found in print or in online dictionaries. The book also includes a very extensive bibliography based on the literature of numerous countries around the world. 2116 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9783030409739
Seller Image
Milestones in Analog and Digital Computing
Published by
Springer, Springer Jan 2021, 2021
ISBN 10: 3030409732
ISBN 13: 9783030409739
New
Hardcover
Seller: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Volume 1: 1. Introduction.- 2. Basic Principles.- 3. The Coming of Age of Arithmetic.- 4. Classification of Calculating Aids and Related Instruments.- 5. Chronology¿.- 6. Pioneers in Calculating and Computing Technology.- 7. Conferences and Institutes.- 8. Global Overview of Early Digital Computers.- 9. Museums and Collections.- 10. The Antikythera Mechanism.- 11. Schwilgués Calculating Machines.- 12. The Thomas Arithmometer.- 13. The Curta.- 14. Slide Rules.- 15. Historical Automatons and Robots.- 16. Mechanical Calculating Aids.- 17. Technological, Economic, Social and Cultural History.- 18. Preserving the Technical Heritage.- 19. Operating Instructions.- Index of Persons, Places and Subjects.- Volume 2: 1. Who Was the Inventor of the Computer .- 2. Computer Development in Germany.- 3. Computer Development in the United Kingdom.- 4. Computer Development in Switzerland.- 5. Documents Relevant to the Z4 and Ermeth.- 6. The Global Evolution of Computer Technology.- 7. Glossary of the History of Technology: German-English.- 8. Glossary of the History of Technology: English-German.- Bibliography for the History of Science and Technology.- Index of Persons, Places and Subjects.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 2116 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9783030409739