John von Neumann and Norbert Wiener: From Mathematics to the Technologies of Life and Death
Language: English
Published by The MIT Press, Cambridge, 1984
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Moderate surface wear to covers with rubbing and light creasing. Vertical crease to front cover. Edge and corner wear present. Interior pages clean and unmarked with light toning. Binding sound. Scholarly and highly regarded dual biography of two of the twentieth century’s most influential scientific minds: John von Neumann and Norbert Wiener. Steve J. Heims explores the intellectual, philosophical, and ethical dimensions of their work, tracing the development of modern computing, cybernetics, and systems theory against the backdrop of World War II and the early Cold War. The book examines von Neumann’s central role in game theory, computing architecture, and nuclear strategy, alongside Wiener’s foundational contributions to cybernetics and human-machine communication. A thoughtful and accessible study of the intersection between mathematics, technology, and society, and an important work in the history of science and computing. Carefully packed and shipped in a box. Shipped via USPS with tracking provided. International shipping available. Additional photographs available upon request. SCI 1a.…
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- Title
- John von Neumann and Norbert Wiener: From Mathematics to the Technologies of Life and Death
- Author
- Heims, Steve J.
- Publisher
- The MIT Press, Cambridge
- Publication year
- 1984
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 026258056X
- ISBN 13
- 9780262580564
- Printing
- 2nd Printing
- Seller catalogs
- Biography, History of Computing, Sience & Technology
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