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Gr. 5^-8. Wade introduces a talented yet eccentric young woman whose brilliant explanation of Charles Babbage's analytical engine included a computer program and ideas for its use that even the inventor had not imagined. Lovelace, the wife of an English aristocrat and the daughter of poet Lord Byron, declined the traditional roles of housewife and mother, opting instead to pursue the study of mathematics. Wade recounts Lovelace's professional triumphs but is equally forthright concerning her personal problems, among them extreme mood swings, strange delusions, and compulsive gambling. Although the writing style is somewhat pedantic, the author's attention to sources and notes is commendable. A good choice for report writers or computer history buffs. Kay Weisman
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- PublisherSilver Burdett Pr
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0382247175
- ISBN 13 9780382247170
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages112
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