Ceruzzi, Pe
Computing: A Concise History (MIT Press Essential Knowledge)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262517676
- author:
- Ceruzzi, Pe
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.5 x 17.8 cm
- Genre:
- Computing & Internet, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The history of computing is a story of four major threads that weave together to form the digital world we know today. From the early days of coding information in binary form, to the development of general-purpose computers and the internet, this concise history covers it all. Paul Ceruzzi's accessible account takes a broad view of computing's technological development, highlighting key concepts such as digitization, convergence, electronic technology advancements, and human-machine interfaces. By exploring these threads, readers gain a deeper understanding of how digital technology has evolved over time. This book offers a useful perspective for students of computer science and history, providing a general overview of the invention and development of digital technology in an easy-to-understand format.
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