The History of the Computer - People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World

Összefoglaló

Containing "accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this... art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. [It] also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators--from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee--and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives" --