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The Advent of the Algorithm

Hardcover • 2000 • English

The Advent of the Algorithm: The Idea that Rules the World

By David Berlinski

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A history of the development of the computer focuses on the people whose innovative mathematical work in algorithms and codes made the computer a reality, discussing its beginnings with Liebnitz and profiling unsung geniuses like G÷del and Turing. 50,000 first printing. First serial, Harpers. BOMC.

Coding theory and cryptology
History of Computing, digital and information technologies

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ISBN

9780151003389

Publisher

Harcourt

Published year

2000

Language

English

Original title

The Advent of the Algorithm

Format

Hardcover

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