Thinking by Machine: a Study of Cybernetics

Pierre de Latil

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, 1956

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Very good condition with tight binding and clean pages. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on spine.
Dust jacket is complete but with minor tears and wear.
Translated from the French by Y.M. Golla. Includes an introduction by Sir Walter Puckey.
Pierre de Latil (1903?2001), a French science journalist, produced one of the earliest discussion of the new science of cybernetics, helping to popularize what would become one of the leading scientific theories of the 20th century. Illustrations include photographs of early machines and innovators.

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Title: Thinking by Machine: a Study of Cybernetics
Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1956
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good

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