Copeland, B. Jack.
The Essential Turing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198250807
- author:
- Copeland, B. Jack.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 622
- Dimensions:
- 166 mm X 242 mm
- Genre:
- Artificial intelligence
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alan Turing's groundbreaking work has had a profound impact on modern computing and cognitive science. In 1935, at just 22 years old, he developed the mathematical theory that underpins all stored-program digital computers.
Turing's contributions to codebreaking during World War II were instrumental in shortening the war by an estimated two years. His work also laid the foundation for Britain's first computers and the development of Artificial Life.
This collection of papers provides a comprehensive understanding of Turing's remarkable achievements across multiple fields, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in his life and work.
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