Davis, Martin

The Universal Computer

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ISBN 13:
9781138502086
author:
Davis, Martin
format:
Paperback (19 Feb 2018)
publisher:
Taylor & Francis LTD
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
222
Dimensions:
156 mm X 234 mm
Genre:
Engineering & Technology Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£43.51

Description

The Universal Computer: The Road from Leibniz to Turing by Martin Davis explores the lives and achievements of pioneers in computer science. From 17th-century mathematician Leibniz to the groundbreaking work of Alan Turing, this book delves into the development of logical reasoning and its mechanization. Davis examines how a group of extraordinary individuals, including Boole, Frege, Cantor, Hilbert, Gödel, Church, Kleene, and Kronecker, contributed to the creation of modern computing. The author sheds light on pivotal events at Princeton that shaped Turing's work, as well as the intricate relationships between these influential figures. This revised edition features a significantly expanded discussion of artificial intelligence and current technology, highlighting the significance of Turing's universal machine with infinite memory and unlimited computation time.

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