Adams, Beverley
Ada Lovelace: The World's First Computer Programmer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399082501
- author:
- Adams, Beverley
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.4 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Ada Lovelace: A Life of Genius and Innovation Ada Lovelace is often regarded as an unlikely pioneer in computer science. Her work with Charles Babbage, the inventor of the Analytical Engine, led to groundbreaking discoveries about its capabilities. Born into a family marked by both brilliance and turmoil, Ada's life was shaped by her mother's determination to steer her towards a more conventional path. Despite being denied many of the things that might have brought excitement to her childhood, Ada found solace in science and mathematics. Her strict upbringing ultimately proved to be a catalyst for her genius, as she went on to achieve greatness in a field that was largely male-dominated during her time. This biography sheds light on the life of an inspirational woman who defied Victorian ideals by pursuing mathematical studies and achieving recognition that endures to this day.
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