The Advent of the Algorithm: The Idea That Rules the World.

Berlinski, David

ISBN 10: 0151003386 / ISBN 13: 9780151003389

Published by Harcourt, (c2000), New York, San Diego, London, 2000

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Small, pale spot on top edges, else Near fine in a Near Fine Dust Jacket. Seller Inventory # 009878

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Advent of the Algorithm: The Idea That ...

Publisher: Harcourt, (c2000), New York, San Diego, London

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition

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Synopsis:

A history of the development of the computer focuses on the people whose innovative mathematical work in algorithms and codes made the computer a reality, discussing its beginnings with Liebnitz and profiling unsung geniuses like G÷del and Turing. 50,000 first printing. First serial, Harpers. BOMC.

About the Author:

David Berlinski is the author of three novels and four works of nonfiction, most recently the bestselling A Tour of the Calculus. Berlinski received his Ph.D. from Princeton University and is a regular contributor to Commentary; his essays on Darwinism and the Big Bang have become famous; he also writes for Forbes ASAP. He lives in San Francisco.