The Story of Computing

Turing, Sir John Dermot

ISBN 10: 178828030X / ISBN 13: 9781788280303

Published by Arcturus, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Story of Computing
• Publisher: Arcturus
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178828030X
• ISBN 13: 9781788280303
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used; Good

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Synopsis

Today computers shape every aspect of our lives. In our pockets, we carry mobile phones with computing power that was unimaginable just 50 years ago. Many industries are embracing the promises - and the risks - of artificial intelligence. The world is changing faster than ever, and computing is at the heart of technological development.

Dermot Turing explores the history of this rapidly evolving technology, from the Charles Babbage and his experiments with steam powered calculators to the computerised Go champion, AlphaGo. Featuring wonderful, full-colour images which illustrate this history, The Story of Computing is the essential guide to a subject that none of us can ignore.

Topics include:
• The birth of the computer
• Codebreaking in World War II
• Innovations in hardware and software
• Artificial intelligence
• The internet
• The challenges of cybersecurity.