The History of Computing

The History of Computing
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9780198831754
ISBN-13 : 0198831757
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Book Synopsis The History of Computing by : Doron Swade

Download or read book The History of Computing written by Doron Swade and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This lively Very Short Introduction reviews the central events, machines, and people that feature in established accounts of the history of computing, critically examining received perceptions and providing a fresh look at the nature and development of the modern electronic computer." -- Amazon.com description.


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