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

ISBN: 9781984857422
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Publisher,Random House UK
Publication Date,
Format, Hardcover
Weight, 725.75 g
No. of Pages, 127

A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world—from the abacus to the smartphone—and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.

“A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond—I loved it
.”—Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library

Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and 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. The History of the Computer 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.

 

About the Author

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York TimesLos Angeles TimesScientific AmericanScience FridayBrain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in ScienceWomen in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth.
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.83 x 0.54 x 9.81 inches

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