Alan Turing and his Contemporaries: Building the world's first computers

ISBN 10: 1906124906 / ISBN 13: 9781906124908

Published by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, 2012

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR006635080

Synopsis:

Secret wartime projects in code-breaking, radar and ballistics produced a wealth of ideas and technologies that kick-started the development of digital computers. This is the story of the people and projects that flourished in the post-war period. By 1955 computers had begun to appear in the market-place. The Information Age was dawning and Alan Turing and his contemporaries held centre stage. Their influence is still discernable deep down within today’s hardware and software.

About the Author: Chris Burton is one of the world's leading restorers of historic computers. Professor Martin Campbell-Kelly is the UK's foremost computer historian. Dr Roger Johnson is a past President of the British Computer Society. Professor Simon Lavington is a former United Nations Technical Expert. All are committee members of the Computer Conservation Society.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Alan Turing and his Contemporaries: Building...
Publisher: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair