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Author_Eric G. Swedin
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Cell Phones
Computer Networking
Computers
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History of Electronics
History of Integrated Circuits
History of Personal Computers
History of Software
History of Transistors
Information Security
Internet
Moore's Law
Personal Computers
Social Media
Social Networks
Product details
- ISBN 9781440866043
- Weight: 454g
- Dimensions: 156 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 08 Jul 2022
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book, aimed at general readers, covers the entirety of computing history from antiquity to the present, placing the story of computing into the broader context of politics, economics, society, and more.
Computers dominate the world we live in, and this book describes how we got here. The Computer: A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World covers topics from early efforts at mathematical computation back in ancient times, such as the abacus and the Antikythera device, through Babbage's Difference Engine and the Hollerith Tabulating Machines of the 19th century, to the eventual invention of the modern computer during World War II and its aftermath. The scope of the text reaches into the modern day, with chapters on social media and the influence of computers and technology on recent elections.
The information in this book, perfect for readers new to the topic or those looking to delve into the history of computers in greater detail, can be accessed both chronologically and topically. With chapters focusing on larger time periods as well as shorter subsections covering specific people and topics, this book is designed to make the history of computing as approachable as possible.
Eric G. Swedin is professor of history at Weber State University in Ogden, UT.
David L. Ferro is professor of computer science and dean of the College of Engineering, Applied Science, and Technology at Weber State University in Ogden, UT.
