CampbellKelly, Martin
Computer: A History of the Information Machine
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032203430
- author:
- CampbellKelly, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Social History, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Computer: A History of the Information Machine provides a comprehensive overview of the computer's development and its impact on society. From Charles Babbage's early work to the modern era, this fully updated fourth edition explores the evolution of information technology.
The authors examine how wartime needs and technological advancements led to the creation of the first electronic computers, such as ENIAC. They also discuss the rise of social media, fake news, and the gig economy, highlighting the regulatory frameworks being put in place to address these issues.
This book is an essential resource for scholars and students studying computer history, technology history, and information and society, as well as those interested in computer science, communications, sociology, and management. It offers a valuable insight into the pace of technological advancement and its integration into modern life.
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