Title:
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OUT OF THEIR MINDS
THE LIVES AND DISCOVERIES OF 15 GREAT COMPUTER SCIENTISTS |
By: |
Dennis Shasha, Cathy Lazere |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£17.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0387982698 |
ISBN 13: |
9780387982694 |
Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC. |
Pub. date: |
1 July, 1998 |
Edition: |
1st ed. 1995. 2nd printing 1998 |
Pages: |
291 |
Description: |
A collection of profiles and interviews with some of the men who brought us to the computer age. It also includes insights, examples, and stories. |
Synopsis: |
This best-selling book is now available in an inexpensive softcover format. Imagine living during the Renaissance and being able to interview that eras greatest scientists about their inspirations, discoveries, and personal interests. The latter half of our century has seen its own Renaissance - informations technology has changed irrevocable the way we live, work, and think about the world. We are fortunate, therefore, that the authors of Out of Their Minds have been able to talk so candidly with the founders of computer science. |
Illustrations: |
70 black & white illustrations, biography |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
Returns: |
Returnable |