Synopsis
The Encyclopedia of Computers and Computer History provides a complete A-to-Z reference guide to computers, their development, and their usage in today's world. Beginning with Abacus, this two-volume set provides over 900 pages of facts, definitions, biographies, histories, and explanations of a remarkable variety of computer-related subjects. The Encyclopedia 's 600 entries--many of which represent the first reference treatment of their subjects--address the diverse topics that form the backbone of the information revolution. Entries include essays on major corporations, computing machines, software, networking, computing concepts, research, laboratories, and pioneering individuals in computing history. In addition to these essays, each entry is also followed by a helpful list of further reading on that subject. Contributors to the Encyclopedia represent a wide cross-section of accomplished scholars in the fields of computer science and scientific history. Their informative, accessible essays enable readers to learn about computer history in a non-intimidating way. An invaluable addition to any library collection, the Encyclopedia of Computers and Computer History is an indispensable resource for undergraduates, graduate students, and anybody with an interest in, or question about, computers.
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Aimed at upper-level high school students, college undergraduates, and public library users, this two-volume set attempts to encompass, albeit quite broadly, "every aspect of computers and their history: from personal computing to mainframes to robotics and artificial intelligence; from the theoretical underpinnings of computers to the people and organizations that translate theory into reality." Contributed by a wide cross-section of scholars in the fields of computer science and history of science, the 600 entries range broadly over such topics as important companies, computing machines, software applications, networking concepts, computer research, and laboratories, as well as important individuals in the history of computing. Each entry is accompanied by a list of references for further reading, and a system of cross-referencing (in boldface text) leads readers to more information. The extensive bibliography at the end of Volume 2 suggests even more avenues for advanced study. This work successfully achieves its goal of presenting the history of computing in a highly readable text. Recommended for most libraries.DJoe Accardi, William Rainey Harper Coll. Lib., Palatine, IL
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