Giants of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Pioneers

O'Regan, Gerard

ISBN 10: 1447153391 / ISBN 13: 9781447153399

Published by Springer, 2013

About this Item

Giants of Computing Num Pages: 306 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX; TBY; U. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 654. . 2013. 2013th Edition. Hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Giants of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Pioneers
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447153391
• ISBN 13: 9781447153399
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

It has been upon the shoulders of giants that the modern world has been forged. This accessible compendium presents an insight into the great minds responsible for the technology which has transformed our lives. Each pioneer is introduced with a brief biography, followed by a concise account of their key contributions to their discipline. The selection covers a broad spread of historical and contemporary figures from theoreticians to entrepreneurs, highlighting the richness of the field of computing. Suitable for the general reader, this concise and easy-to-read reference will be of interest to anyone curious about the inspiring men and women who have shaped the field of computer science.

About the Author

Dr. Gerard O'Regan is a CMMI software process improvement consultant with research interests including software quality and software process improvement; mathematical approaches to software quality; and the history of computing. He is the author of the Springer titles "Mathematics in Computing", "A Brief History of Computing", "Introduction to Software Process Improvement", "Mathematical Approaches to Software Quality" and "A Practical Approach to Software Quality".