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The story of computing
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- Book 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.
- About The Author
- Dermot Turing graduated from King's College Cambridge and New College Oxford. He spent his career in the legal profession, most recently as a partner of Clifford Chance. Since 2014 he has moved into a more varied range of activities, including an active role as a trustee of Bletchley Park. Dermot Turing is the nephew of Alan Turing and author of the latest biography on Turing (Prof: Alan Turing Decoded, published in 2015).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781788280303
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Arcturus, (31 May 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 208
- Weight
- 707 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 228 x 163 x 23 mm
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