Turing and the Universal Machine (Icon Science): The Making of the Modern Comput

Description: Turing and the Universal Machine (Icon Science) by Jon Agar Part of the new Icon Science series, which collects many of the most fascinating and groundbreaking moments in science history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The history of the computer is entwined with that of the modern world and most famously with the life of one man, Alan Turing. How did this device, which first appeared a mere 50 years ago, come to structure and dominate our lives so totally? An enlightening mini-biography of a brilliant but troubled man. Author Biography Jon Agar is Professor of Science and Technology Studies at University College London, where he teaches history of science and technology. He is also the author of Science in the Twentieth Century and Beyond (Polity, 2012) and Constant Touch: a Global History of the Mobile Phone (Icon, second edition 2012). Long Description Part of the new Icon Science series, which collects many of the most fascinating and groundbreaking moments in science history. The history of the computer is entwined with that of the modern world and most famously with the life of one man, Alan Turing. How did this device, which first appeared a mere 50 years ago, come to structure and dominate our lives so totally? An enlightening mini-biography of a brilliant but troubled man. Description for Sales People Part of the new Icon Science series, which collects many of the most fascinating and groundbreaking moments in science history.Thought provoking yet highly readable (New Scientist) biography of a brilliant but troubled manIn 2014, the film The Imitation Game focuses solely on Alan Turings life - Turing played by Benedict Cumberbatch. Turings work not only helped break German code during the WWII effort, his research also founded the beginnings of the modern computer.Currently the UK is posthumously granting pardons to gay men, who in the past were charged with gross indecency when homosexuality was deemed illegal - this general pardon is modelled on the 2013 royal pardon granted by the Queen to Alan Turing - there is a potential LGBT interest when discussing Turings life. Details ISBN178578238X Author Jon Agar Pages 160 Series Icon Science Year 2017 ISBN-10 178578238X ISBN-13 9781785782381 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-09-07 Media Book Subtitle The Making of the Modern Computer Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 004.09 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Language English Edition 2nd UK Release Date 2017-09-07 AU Release Date 2017-09-07 Imprint Icon Books Publisher Icon Books Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-09-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:150857089;

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