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The Computer Book

From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence, 250 Milestones in the History of Computer Science (Sterling Milestones)

Simson L Garfinkel

Explore the history and future of computer science with this illustrated guide, featuring 250 landmark inventions, publications, and events. From the Sumerian abacus to superintelligence and social media, two expert authors delve deep into topics like Morse code, cryptography, early computers, programming languages, virtual reality, and more. Perfect for anyone interested in technology and its impact on society.
Publish Date
2018
November 6
Goodreads Rating
3.98
ISBN
9781454926214
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
Jan 02, 2019
The Computer Book is a gorgeous illustrated tour of 250 milestones in the history of computing. My favorite entries are the historical predecessors of things we take for granted today — both good and bad.      source
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