Encyclopedia of Computers and Computer History

ISBN-13: 9781579582357 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 950 str.

Raul Rojas

Opis

This encyclopedia has been designed to address the dearth of easily accessible information about the history of computing. The Encyclopedia's 600 entries have been written specifically for advanced level students, undergraduates, and interested laypersons. Each entry includes an essay and a list of further readings. The essays included in the Encyclopedia address the diverse topics that form the backbone of the information revolution. Entries include essays on important corporations, software, computing machines, networking, computer concepts, research and laboratories, and important individuals in computing history. Contributors to the Encyclopedia represent a wide cross-section of scholars in the fields of computer science and history of science.

Recenzje

"Provides an introduction to computers and computer history that has been sorely missing from reference shelves. The work's 600 entries, many of which represent the first reference treatment of this topic, are intended to make entries accessible to readers while maintaining a consistent level of technical information. The set encompasses nearly every aspect of computers and their history... Essential for undergraduate collections, academic and public libraries, and computer science researchers interested in learning more about the rich field and history of computer science." -- Choice
"A comprehensive, two-volume set that provides a thorough history of computers and computer-related technology... A valuable resource. The volumes are written in a user-friendly manner. Thus, it is not necessary to have a technical background to understand the materials that are presented." -- American Reference Books Annual