History of Computing in the Twentieth Century

Metropolis, Howlett and Rota (eds.)

ISBN 10: 0124916503 / ISBN 13: 9780124916500

Published by Academic Press, 1980

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A History of Computing in the Twentieth Century. A Collection of Essays. Metropolis, Howlett and Rota (eds.) Academic Press, 1980. 659p. hardcover no dust jacket, boards lightly bumped/scuffed, binding tight, text clean/unmarked, gift inscription front endpaper, NOT xlib, fine condition NOT XLIB ISBN 10: 0124916503 / ISBN 13: 9780124916500 50.00.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of Computing in the Twentieth Century
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0124916503
• ISBN 13: 9780124916500
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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Synopsis

A History of Computing in the Twentieth Century focuses on the advancements in the processes, methodologies, programs, and techniques in computing. The selection first elaborates on computing developments in Cambridge, U.S.A., pioneering work on computers at Bletchley, and the COLOSSUS. Discussions focus on secrecy and priority, the first COLOSSUS, MARK II COLOSSUS, postwar developments in computing, and the HEATH ROBINSON project. The text then ponders on Turing's work at the National Physical Laboratory and the construction of Pilot ACE, DEUCE, and ACE, the Smithsonian Computer History Project, and programming in America. Topics include origins of FORTRAN, optimization techniques in FORTRAN, DEUCE computer, and the Pilot ACE. The book takes a look at the development of programming in the USSR, advancement of programming languages, and reflections on the evolution of algorithmic language. The book also examines the computer development at Manchester University, the sieve process, MANIAC project, and the ENIAC project. The selection is a valuable reference for computer science experts and researchers interested in the development of computing.