On the Principles and Development of the Calculator and Other Seminal Writings - Brossura

Babbage, Charles

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486246914 ISBN 13: 9780486246918

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2000

Riassunto

Regarded as a crackpot by his contemporaries and a genius by modern scientists, Charles Babbage (1792–1871) was the true discoverer of the principles on which all modern computing machines are based. His achievements have been virtually forgotten, but this compilation of his writings, in addition to those of several of his contemporaries, illuminates his pioneering work.
Part I consists of selections from Babbage's long-out-of-print autobiography, Passages from the Life of a Philosopher, in which he recounts the pursuit of his dreams and remarks on noteworthy acquaintances, including Laplace, Biot, Humboldt, and Sir Humphry Davy. Additional features include articles, sketches, and letters by Babbage himself along with notes by his contemporaries that explain the principles and operation of the inventor's brilliant — but never completed — calculating machines. An informative Introduction places these writings in their historical context.

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A brilliant 19th-century mathematician, Charles Babbage articulated the principles on which all modern computing machines are based. This compilation of his writings, in addition to those of several of his contemporaries, illuminates the work that led to the development of the calculator. Essential reference for anyone interested in the history of computing technology.

Contenuti

Introduction Note on the History of Punch Cards Bibliography Part I: Chapters from Passages from the Life of a Philosopher Part II: Selections from Babbage's Calculating Engines Part III: Appendix of Miscellaneous Papers Index

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486246914
• ISBN 13: 9780486246918
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 400
• Redattore: Morrision Philip, Morrison Emily
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italia